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

Friday, June 30

6:00pm - Franklin's 4th of July - Carnival

Carnival Hours:  6PM - 10PM

MEGAPASS: Not Available

Wristbands: 12PM - 10PM

7:00pm - Duppy Conquerors (live music)

Saturday, July 1

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

Carnival Hours:  12PM - 10PM

MEGAPASS: 12PM - 10PM

Wristbands: 12PM - 5PM

12:00pm - Blues Festival - Ed Peabody (live music)

1:45pm - Blues Festival - Neal & the Vipers (live music)

3:30pm - Blues Festival - Mikey Junior (live music)

5:15pm - Blues Festival - Mike Crandall (live music)

7:00pm - Blue Festival - Bruce Katz (live music)

8:45pm - Blues Festival - Sugar Ray & the Bluetones (live music)

10:00pm - Fireworks

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)

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)

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

Celebrating with Pride (poetic photo essay)

Shooed the bug away, realizing too late

It's a ladybug, real life is exhausting 

White pickup truck, moving slow revved powerfully, 

Trying to create strife is exhausting

Joy from youthful bubble chasers challenging

The rainbow globes half-life is exhausting 

Black pickup follows the white, slowly, other direction

Still looking for wildlife is exhausting 

Many chats, introducing folks, connecting the dots 

All good work, improving our whole life is exhausting 

Painting Venus, in shaded tent, renders the gazebo

Prideful colored as still life is exhausting

Ladybug returns, that must be telling you something Sherlock 

You know reporting on good life is exhausting

Reflections on the pride celebration in Franklin, captured while on the Town Common, editing completed later that day, 06/25/23 - shared from ->   https://www.quietpoet.com/2023/06/celebrating-with-pride.html

the ladybug, that came and then returned

Second Son opened the musical entertainment

jamele with an impromptu Pride recognition

Sioo performing

Amy Adams, aka "Painting Venus" busy about her art

The Freedom Trail Band closed out the musical performances

Celebrate with Pride - Sunday, 12 to 4 PM on the Franklin Town Common

Celebrate With Pride

Sunday, June 25th

Franklin Town Common
 

The second annual Celebrate with Pride is on Sunday, June 25, noon-4pm on the Franklin Town Common.  This family-friendly event is organized by a grassroots, volunteer run non-profit, the Franklin LGBTQ Alliance.  Come enjoy performers, vendors, food trucks, LGBTQIA+ organizations, crafts, games, and vendors!!! We can truly Celebrate with Pride.  

Franklin LGBTQ Alliance relies on the generosity of our community to help fund the event. These funds are then used to pay performers, promote the event,  and purchase/rent equipment needed for the event. 

We are excited to Celebrate with Pride with you this weekend! 

Celebrate with Pride - Sunday, 12 to 4 PM on the Franklin Town Common

Preparing to Celebrate with Pride in Franklin Sunday, June 25 from 12 to 4 PM (audio)

FM #1016 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1016 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Amber Wilson, President of the Franklin LGBTQ Alliance. We talk about the Celebrate with Pride event scheduled for the Franklin Town Common on Sunday, June 25. We talk about the evolution of the committee and future plans for the group.

Listen to the recording of our conversation (approx. 43 minutes) -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1016-celebrate-with-pride-06-19-23

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The event page on Facebook ->  https://www.facebook.com/events/724337825660145 

2023 Celebrate with Pride flyer -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/14vD-daq8ufUKqE2rzbzt4h2IsyBEQnul/view?usp=drive_link

Sign up for the Franklin LGBTQ Alliance emails on this Google Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnRB-LK3z7DKSe1Rl0ClaY7LQpAteHAhf3YpLLjejFi_A6gQ/viewform 

Send an email FranklinLGBTQAlliance@gmail.com  if you questions or to express interest in helping with the group

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

 

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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Preparing to Celebrate with Pride in Franklin Sunday, June 25 from 12 to 4 PM (audio)

Franklin Pride Celebration - June 25 on the Town Common from Noon to 4 PM

Friendly reminder to mark your calendar

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/Cstcb_ivk7E/

Franklin Pride Celebration - June 25 on the Town Common from Noon to 4 PM

Looking ahead to Franklin's 4th of July Celebration

The schedule for the 4th of July Celebration in Franklin, MA is ready. Mark your calendars! 

• When are the wrist band days?  https://www.franklin4th.com/schedule-1
• What bands are playing & when?  https://www.franklin4th.com/music
• What food booths are there?  https://www.franklin4th.com/food
• Is the Blues Festival back? Yes -> https://www.franklin4th.com/blues-festival

Check out all the details on the 4th of July Celebration page ->    https://www.franklin4th.com/

The volunteers organizing this event can use your help in person or with a financial contribution:

• Sign up here ->  https://www.franklin4th.com/about
• Donate to the cause here ->  https://franklin-july-4th-coalitin.secured.atpay.com/

When are the wrist band days?  https://www.franklin4th.com/schedule-1

Is the Blues Festival back? Yes -> https://www.franklin4th.com/blues-festival

We invite you to our first School-wide Diwali Celebration - Oct 15

The BFCCPS English Learner Parent Advisory Council (ELPAC), the Franklin Cultural Council, and the Massachusetts Cultural Council are excited to sponsor our school’s first Diwali Celebration on Saturday, October 15. 

Our goal is to celebrate together and educate our community about Diwali.  The event takes place October 15 from 11 AM to 1 PM.  The ELPAC has been hard at work planning a number of activities for the community including Decorating Diyas, Mehndi, Rangolis, Coloring Mandalas, How to wear a sari booth, Photo booth, Storytelling

The team has also coordinated a range of performances including songs, Tabla (drumming), Ramp Walk featuring students wearing clothing from the different states of India, Bollywood, and Classical dances.

“This program is supported in part by a grant from the Franklin Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.”

We invite you to our first School-wide Diwali Celebration - Oct 15

1st Franklin Pride Celebration - June 26 - Noon to 4 PM

Join the Franklin LGBTQ+ Alliance for an afternoon of celebrating.

LGBTQ+ and allies will be at the Franklin Town Common performing, creating, dancing, singing, eating, and drinking. 

Come to the community party!

Performances:

12:00-1:00 Singer Evan Greer

1:00-2:00 Open Mic

2:00-4:00 Singer Krisanthi Pappas and Bass Player Steve Skop

Activities: 

Community Art, Selfie Station, Crafts, Art Show, Ask a Sociologist

Food Trucks: 

Caribbean Press, Juniper Farms Ice Cream, Yai’s Kitchen

Vendors: 

Escape into Fiction LGBTQIA+ Book Sale, Chrissy’s Beads, BFCCPS Rainbow Ribbons, Love People Gifts, Molly's Apothecary, PT Color Market

Thank you to our community partners: Franklin High School’s SAGA, OUT MetroWest, MetroWest Visitors Bureau, Franklin Interfaith Council, Franklin Public Library, and Franklin Senior Center

Parking will be available at the Franklin Senior Center, Franklin Public Library, Davis Thayer School building, Oak / Horace Mann School, Franklin High School.

Please check back and follow for updates on Facebook ->   https://www.facebook.com/events/1186629228740240

Donate here: https://givebutter.com/celebratewithpride

#FranklinCANCelebrateWithPRIDE - June 26, 2022

Celebrate with Pride - June 26 - noon to 4 PM

Join the Franklin LGBTQ+ Alliance for an afternoon of celebrating.

LGBTQ+ and allies will be at the Franklin Town Common performing, creating, dancing, singing, eating, and drinking. Come to the community party!

Donate here: https://givebutter.com/celebratewithpride

Performances:

12:00-1:00 Singer Evan Greer

1:00-2:00 Open Mic

2:00-4:00 Singer Krisanthi Pappas and Bass Player Steve Skop

Activities: Community Art, Selfie Station, Crafts, Art Show, Ask a Sociologist

Food Trucks: Caribbean Press, Juniper Farms Ice Cream, Yai’s Kitchen

Vendors: Escape into Fiction LGBTQIA+ Book Sale, Chrissy’s Beads, BFCCPS Rainbow Ribbons, Love People Gifts, Molly's Apothecary, PT Color Market

Thank you to our community partners: Franklin High School’s SAGA, OUT MetroWest, MetroWest Visitors Bureau, Franklin Interfaith Council, Franklin Public Library, and Franklin Senior Center

Parking will be available at the Franklin Senior Center, Franklin Public Library, Davis Thayer School building, Oak / Horace Mann School, Franklin High School.

Please check back and follow for updates on Facebook ->   https://www.facebook.com/events/1186629228740240

If you are interested in volunteering or submitting art, please email FranklinLGBTQAlliance@gmail.com.

#FranklinCANCelebrateWithPRIDE - June 26, 2022

Sign up for Open Mic at Franklin's first Pride Day - June 26 - 12 to 4 PM

"The Franklin LGBTQ Alliance is seeking Franklin performers willing to share their talents as part of a celebration of Pride Month (June 26th, 12-4)!

Performances can take a variety of forms (music, song, dance, story-telling, poetry, art, acting, etc.) but should be limited to 7 MINUTES. Stage and microphone will be provided; we kindly request that performers bring any other needed materials, as possible. All performances should be FAMILY-FRIENDLY.

A performer may submit for multiple performances and/or collaborate with other performers. The Alliance reserves the right to select whichever performances they see fit. You may be asked to share more about your proposed performance with the Alliance prior to the event.

Have a question? Contact us at FranklinLGBTQAlliance@gmail.com"

Use the form to sign up ->   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuadQWw8eMWLjuIciDHiEIkUmCjCNbX4JOu03aSeAJoZR3bg/viewform

Celebrate with Pride - June 26, 2022

Celebrate with Pride - June 26, 2022

"One seed to start a garden, one note to start a melody, one brick to start breaking down walls: Every movement and moment of change starts with purpose, with intention, with one. With me. With you" - "I Am One" by Susan Verde & Peter Reynolds

"In a world where it is so easy to look out at what's wrong, I am thrilled to be one member of a team looking within to find what we can do right. I have had the privilege to take a professional pause during these complex times, spend time with my family and translate my experience into continued community action.

I am one. One person inviting you to help change the world in a small, but very real, very impactful way.

If you are in the metro Franklin, MA area, please consider joining our LGBTQIA+ friends and allies on Sunday, June 26th, 12 PM - 4 PM on the Franklin Town Common to *Celebrate with Pride*

If you cannot attend, but would like to support this event, please consider making a donation. Every dollar is valued and appreciated."

https://givebutter.com/celebratewithpride 

Shared from a Facebook post by Sarah Mabardy

Celebrate with Pride - June 26, 2022

Escape Into Fiction - Save the Date - April 30 - Independent Book Store Day celebrated

"#savethedate The #bookstore is participating in Independent Bookstore Day April 30th 10-5!!!

We will have 3 local vendors, an 11am #storytime with a #specialguest and of course #BOOKS."

@cravemead  https://www.instagram.com/cravemead/

@teecuptreasures  https://www.instagram.com/teecuptreasures/

@paperbackcandles https://www.instagram.com/paperbackcandles/

Shared from Instagram ->  https://www.instagram.com/p/CcvaInTLICs/

Escape Into Fiction - Save the Date - April 30 - Independent Book Store Day celebrated

4th of July Celebration - Sunday, July 4 - Schedule

Franklin 4th of July Celebration 

Sunday, July 4

12-5 pm: Rides and food booths open (WRIST BANDS FROM 12-5PM)

12-1 pm: Michael Rivelis (solo acoustic)

1:30-3 pm: Granite Brass (bringing spirited music to those who served our country)

3:30-4:30 pm: Jamie Barrett (solo acoustic)

 

Check July 4th Coalition Facebook page for schedule updates 

https://www.facebook.com/franklin4th/

Visit the July 4th Coalition page to donate and for other information

https://www.franklin4th.com/

Franklin July 4th Coalition

carnival ride from 2018 4th of July celebration