Register for the Road Race for Kids on Saturday, July 5

Register for the Road Race for
Kids on Saturday, July 5

Children’s Road Race – FREE Registration!

Get ready to run! Join us on Saturday, July 5th from 9AM–10AM at the Franklin Town Common for our Children’s Road Race

A fun 1.2-mile race for kids ages 6–12

Winners will receive a free wristband to the 4th of July Carnival!

FREE to participate!

It’s a great way to kick off the weekend with fun, fitness, and community spirit!

Register now at Franklin.myrec.com

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4th of July Celebration - Sunday, July 7, 2024

The Franklin 4th of July Coalition schedule of events for Sunday, July 7, 2024.

Carnival

• Ride Wristbands: 12 - 5 PM

Food

• pizza, hot dogs, water - Franklin Democratic Town Committee
• ice cream sandwiches, cold soft drinks - 4th of July Coalition
• French fries, fried dough - Franklin Rod & Gun Club
• root beer floats, nachos, corn dogs - Franklin Republican Town Committee

Music

• 12:00 - Zajac Brothers Band
• 2:00 - Brandt Taylor Band
• 4:00 - Gary Hoey

The 4th of July Celebration is totally supported by donations, consider contributing to the cause -> https://www.franklin4th.com/

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4th of July Celebration - Saturday, July 6, 2024

The Franklin 4th of July Coalition schedule of events for Saturday, July 6, 2024.

Carnival

• MEGAPASS: 12 - 10 PM
• Ride Wristbands: 12 - 5 PM

Food

• pizza, hot dogs, water - Franklin Democratic Town Committee
• ice cream sandwiches, cold soft drinks - 4th of July Coalition
• French fries, fried dough - Franklin Rod & Gun Club
• root beer floats, nachos, corn dogs - Franklin Republican Town Committee

Blues Festival

• 12:00 - Jr Krauss & The Shakes
• 1:45 - Neal & The Vipers
• 3:30 - Professor Harp
• 5:15 - Mike Crandall Tribute Band
• 7:00 - Bruce Katz
• 8:45 - Delta Generators

Fireworks

• 10:00 - Fireworks at Franklin High School

The 4th of July Celebration is totally supported by donations, consider contributing to the cause -> https://www.franklin4th.com/

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Franklin 4th of July Fireworks info - no rain date

Via the Franklin Police Dept:

***FRANKLIN FIREWORKS***

Tomorrow (Saturday, July 6) night the fireworks are set to return to the high school weather permitting. If you’re out exploring Franklin you’ll see no parking signs throughout town (Panther Way, Oak Street by the schools, Daniel McCahill Way, and Main Street by the old Charter School and up to Main Street). Just so we’re all on the same page, no parking means no parking. There will be plenty of parking at the schools, ice rinks, and elsewhere around the common. Don’t forget about the carnival up at the common.

Around 9 pm we’ll begin to close roads. Expect closures of Church Square, Beaver Street at 140, all of Oak Street, the Highland/Lexington/Concord neighborhoods, and Union Street at 140.

Once the fireworks conclude traffic all traffic leaving the High School, Horace Mann, Oak Street, and ECDC will be directed towards Oak Street and Pond Street. No traffic will be allowed towards the common. Traffic coming from the ice rink will be directed towards 140.

There will be cones and saw horses out blocking roads. Just so we’re all on the same page again, if the road looks blocked…it’s probably blocked. Don’t drive around it, don’t move the barriers, and don’t run over the cones.

Other than that you can expect a FPD and FFD presence at the event. If you need anything give us a call or flag us down. We’ll see you tomorrow!

Lastly…there is no rain date for the fireworks!

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Franklin 4th of July Fireworks info - no rain date

4th of July Celebration - Friday, July 5, 2024

The Franklin 4th of July Coalition schedule of events for Friday, July 5, 2024.

Carnival

• MEGAPASS: 2 - 10 PM
• Ride Wristbands: 2 - 6 PM

Food

• pizza, hot dogs, water - Franklin Democratic Town Committee
• ice cream sandwiches, cold soft drinks - 4th of July Coalition
• French fries, fried dough - Franklin Rod & Gun Club
• root beer floats, nachos, corn dogs - Franklin Republican Town Committee

Music

• 2:00 - Padula Trio Plus One
• 3:30 - Two Guys Who Like Sharks
• 4:30 - Attleboro School of Rock
• 7:00 - Neon Wave

The 4th of July Celebration is totally supported by donations, consider contributing to the cause -> https://www.franklin4th.com/

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4th of July Celebration - Thursday, July 4, 2024

The Franklin 4th of July Coalition schedule of events for Thursday, July 4, 2024.

Carnival

• MEGAPASS: 12 - 10 PM
• Ride Wristbands: 12 - 5 PM

Food

• pizza, hot dogs, water - Franklin Democratic Town Committee
• ice cream sandwiches, cold soft drinks - 4th of July Coalition
• French fries, fried dough - Franklin Rod & Gun Club
• root beer floats, nachos, corn dogs - Franklin Republican Town Committee

Music

• 12:00 - Matt Zajac
• 1:15 - Jamie Barrett
• 3:00 - Ken Freeman & The Sunset Brothers
• 4:30 - Jesse Liam Band
• 7:00 - Neon Lighthouse

The 4th of July Celebration is totally supported by donations, consider contributing to the cause -> https://www.franklin4th.com/

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Town offices & Senior Center Closed July 4 and July 5

Happy 4th of July weekend!

Non-emergency town offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4 and Friday July 5, 2024 in honor of Independence Day.

The Senior Center will be closed on both Thursday July 4 and Friday July 5. 

Town Hall will reopen on Monday July 8, 2024 at 8:00 AM. The Senior Center will reopen at 8:30 AM.

We hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday weekend!

4th of July Celebration - Wednesday, July 3, 2024

The Franklin 4th of July Coalition schedule of events for Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

Carnival

• Ride Wristbands: 6 - 10 PM

Music

• 6:00 - Smoke & Whiskey
• 7:30 - Backyard Swagger

Food

• pizza, hot dogs, water - Franklin Democratic Town Committee
• ice cream sandwiches, cold soft drinks - 4th of July Coalition
• French fries, fried dough - Franklin Rod & Gun Club
• root beer floats, nachos, corn dogs - Franklin Republican Town Committee

The 4th of July Celebration is totally supported by donations, consider contributing to the cause -> https://www.franklin4th.com/

4th of July Celebration - Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Franklin TV: Go Fourth, and Celebrate!

May the Fourth Be With You!

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 06/30/2024

If there’s a town in America that knows how to party on our nation’s birthday, it’s us, right here in Franklin. From July 3 through July 7, we party, party, and party. How does this huge party come together? We thank the Franklin July 4th Coalition.

For a complete schedule of events and festivities, visit www.franklin4th.com

Hint: It’s a lot.

Go Fourth, and Celebrate!

We’ll do our best to cover it all on Franklin.TV.

It’s a lot of music - for 5 straight days. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to the Common. It’s a lot of decadent food, rides, amusements, and festivities. It’s a lot of fireworks – starting at 10 pm, Saturday night at the high school.

All in, it’s a lot of fun.

That said, It also takes a lot of planning, work and funding. Private funding – from generous sponsors and individual donations.

While you’re visiting their website to plan your own family activities on the Fourth, consider making a donation. Big or small, it all helps to ensure that next year, America’s birthday party can continue.

I’ll have a corn dog and funnel cake, please.

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The Fourth of July: 2024 - Franklin, MA featured in listing from Census

via the Census Bureau:

"On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. As we celebrate this Independence Day, we reflect on how our Founding Fathers enshrined in our Constitution the importance of data as a vital tool for measuring America.

Most of the following facts are possible thanks to responses to U.S. Census Bureau censuses and surveys. We appreciate the public’s cooperation as we continuously measure our people, places and economy. "

Continue reading the fun facts from the Census Bureau ->     https://www.census.gov/newsroom/facts-for-features/2024/fourth-of-july.html

The Fourth of July: 2024 - Franklin, MA featured in listing from Census

4th of July Coalition looks for donations to help put on all the events of the Celebration next week

The 4th of July Celebration is totally supported by donations, consider contributing to the cause -> https://www.franklin4th.com/

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watch for the 4th of July Celebration mailer via the Post Office this week

Check your mailbox this week! Fourth of July Celebration kicks off Wednesday July 3rd. 

Check out this flyer or visit www.franklin4th.com for everything you need to know!

Food, games, rides, music, and fireworks

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watch for the 4th of July Celebration mailer via the Post Office this week

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Get your Fourth of July "Light Up Franklin" lanterns from the Franklin Lions

Franklin Lions selling Fourth of July lanterns

We are a month away from the Fourth of July and we are excited to let everyone know that we are selling our Fourth of July lanterns again! $15 for a set of three.

Please either message us here on Facebook or email Lion Haley Kane (email in flyer - "haley6902 @ gmail . com") if you would like to purchase a set.

We can deliver them to you! Thank you so much in advance.

Franklin Lions appreciates the support.

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More Perfect Union - wfpr.fm: 86 - Discussing The Fourth, Mass Shootings, Regulations, Legislation & more (audio)

In this episode, the group sits down to discuss their fourth of July traditions, mass shootings that happened over the weekend, how legislation and regulations help, the other components of this problem, and much more.

Audio file -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0b08a8a9-dfe9-4d24-a4b6-bc4351cad054

wfpr.fm: A More Perfect Union (audio)

More Perfect Union - WFPR

Discussing American Politics and Current Events

Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, Jeff Roy, and Nick Remissong host a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States.

Find all the More Perfect Union episodes online -> https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/episodes  or subscribe with your favorite podcast app

Franklin Democratic Town Committee sends "thank you" to Joe & Paul

The Franklin Democratic Town Committee wishes to publicly acknowledge and thank Joe Carmignani and Paul Kortick of the July 4th Coalition for their time, effort, and expertise in planning, executing, and pulling off a successful 4th of July extravaganza, again.  

This town wide celebration offers many civic groups in town the opportunity to raise funds for their causes.  It is our biggest and only fund raiser for the year.  There is a lot of hard work and dedication that goes into this event and we appreciate all that the 4th of July Coalition does for our town.  

If you have not donated, yet, you can still do so:  www.franklin4th.com

Franklin Democratic Town Committee sends "thank you" to Joe & Paul

July 4th Celebration - Schedule for Tuesday July 4, 2023 - CANCELED due to weather

The Franklin July 4th Coalition is made up of community volunteers.  Our sole mission is to preserve the annual celebrations for the town of Franklin.  We hope you come and enjoy yourselves.   

We rely entirely on fundraising events and donations to provide the fireworks, music and  events.  

We need your help.  A small tax deductible donation will help us reach our fundraising goal and allow us to keep the celebration an exciting town wide event.

Tuesday, July 4

12:00pm - Franklin's 4th of July - Carnival

Carnival Hours:  12PM - 6PM

MEGAPASS: 12PM - 6PM

Wristbands: 12PM - 4PM

12:00pm - Matt Zajac (live music)

1:00pm - Jamie Barrett (live music)

2:30pm - Hot Acoustics (live music)

4:30pm - Jesse Liam Band (live music)

Food booths (Open during carnival hours)

Pizza, hotdogs, water, ice cream Franklin Democrat Town Committee

Soda, ice cream sandwiches Franklin July 4th Coalition

Fried doughs, French fries Franklin Rod & Gun Club

Corn dogs, nachos, root beer floats         Republican Town Committee

Lemonade, yogurt parfait         Temple Etz Chaim

Visit the page for updates and to donate -> https://www.franklin4th.com/

Franklin's July 4th Coalition has a great line up for 2023

July 4th Celebration - Schedule for Monday, July 3, 2023

The Franklin July 4th Coalition is made up of community volunteers.  Our sole mission is to preserve the annual celebrations for the town of Franklin.  We hope you come and enjoy yourselves.   

We rely entirely on fundraising events and donations to provide the fireworks, music and  events.  

We need your help.  A small tax deductible donation will help us reach our fundraising goal and allow us to keep the celebration an exciting town wide event.

Monday, July 3

2:00pm - Franklin's 4th of July - Carnival

Carnival Hours:  2PM - 10PM

MEGAPASS: 2PM - 10PM

Wristbands: 2PM - 6PM

7:00pm - Backyard Swagger (live music)

Food booths (Open during carnival hours)

Pizza, hotdogs, water, ice cream Franklin Democrat Town Committee

Soda, ice cream sandwiches Franklin July 4th Coalition

Fried doughs, French fries Franklin Rod & Gun Club

Corn dogs, nachos, root beer floats         Republican Town Committee

Lemonade, yogurt parfait         Temple Etz Chaim

Visit the page for updates and to donate -> https://www.franklin4th.com/

Franklin's July 4th Coalition has a great line up for 2023

July 4th Celebration - Schedule for Sunday, July 2, 2023

The Franklin July 4th Coalition is made up of community volunteers.  Our sole mission is to preserve the annual celebrations for the town of Franklin.  We hope you come and enjoy yourselves.   

We rely entirely on fundraising events and donations to provide the fireworks, music and  events.  

We need your help.  A small tax deductible donation will help us reach our fundraising goal and allow us to keep the celebration an exciting town wide event.

Sunday, July 2

12:00pm - Franklin's 4th of July - Carnival

Carnival Hours:  12PM - 10PM

MEGAPASS: 12PM - 10PM

Wristbands: 12PM - 6PM

12:00pm - Padula Trio Plus One (live music)

2:00pm - Attleboro School of Rock (live music)

4:00pm - The Zajac Brothers Band (live music)

7:00pm - Neon Wave (live music)

Food booths (Open during carnival hours)

Pizza, hotdogs, water, ice cream Franklin Democrat Town Committee

Soda, ice cream sandwiches Franklin July 4th Coalition

Fried doughs, French fries Franklin Rod & Gun Club

Corn dogs, nachos, root beer floats         Republican Town Committee

Lemonade, yogurt parfait         Temple Etz Chaim

Visit the page for updates and to donate -> https://www.franklin4th.com/

Franklin's July 4th Coalition has a great line up for 2023

Franklin TV: It’s The Forthajooleye!

A big, big holiday through the eyes of the small 

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 07/02/2023

With all its sparkle and festivity, our Independence Day makes a big impression on teeny tots and toddlers who are just getting the hang of sentences. They take it all in as a huge bedazzling celebration of pyrotechnics and parades – a big bombastic blast that parents and grandparents call The Fourth of July.

It’s The Forthajooleye!

“ Forthajooleye!”

They parrot back the string of syllables. “ Forthajooleye! Forthajooleye! Yaay!!”

In the fullness of time, they grow to understand why we celebrate Forthajooleye. They learn another important four-syllable word: Independence. Yes, the Fourth is a biggie in our national psyche. As it should be. It is that annual affirmation of who we are as a nation, and what we stand for as a people. It is that day when our youngest citizens enjoy a wondrous introduction to our celebration of freedom in this special country that we call home. Forthajooleye is our patriotic tradition that spans and binds generations.

There are few places that celebrate the Fourth as well and fully as Franklin. A holiday as big and boisterous as our Fourth deserves big play.

On August 24th the people of Ukraine will celebrate their own Independence Day. For them, the desperate fight for democracy and independence is far from over. And, make no mistake, we as a free people need to fully support that fight as well.

двадцять четверте-серпня

August twenty-fourth

So, celebrate our independence – our freedom. Celebrate with the very young. (It’s more fun.) Celebrate, because we want to.

Celebrate, because we can. 

Happy Forthajooleye!

And, thanks for watching!

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