`July 4’ Starts at 6 Thursday with Rides, Food, Music; Fireworks, and Blues Fest on Tap

The planning by leadership of the Franklin July 4 Coalition is now paying off with Carnival rides nearly ready to start operating as of Wednesday evening and community groups beginning to set up food booths. Events start Thursday at 6 and continue until 5 pm on Monday, July 4 (see detailed schedule, below).

On tap for Saturday on the Common is a free Blues Festival and, at 10 pm, fireworks nearby near the High School. But there are other musical offerings throughout the duration of the Carnival.

THE CARNIVAL

Featuring more rides and activities than ever...

“THE MEGAPASS”

Unlimited mechanical rides for the entire day of your choice. Good for one day use, with no advance reservation required.

​$40 per person on-line/$45 on-site

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Unlimited Ride Specials

ONLY VALID ONE OF THESE DATES:

• Valid: Thursday, June 30 from 6pm-close
• Valid: Saturday, July 2 from 12pm-5pm
• Valid: Sunday, July 3 from 12pm-5pm
• Valid: Monday, July 4 from 12pm-5pm

$30 per person – online only, $35 on-site

THE JULY 4 COALITION COMMUNITY FOOD BOOTHS

A Total of six food booths will be serving up a wide range of foods and refreshments during Carnival operations. The July 4 Coalition itself has a booth serving icecream, soda, and freezer pops. Franklin July 4th Coalition is a non-profit organization made up of community volunteers. Its sole mission is to preserve our town’s annual July 4th celebration for the Town of Franklin

Other Food Booths include:

Temple Etz Chaim

• Lemonade
• Pretzels
• Franklin Rod & Gun Club
• Fried Dough
• French Fries
• Franklin Republican Town Committee
• Root Beer Floats
• Nachos
• Watermelon
• Franklin Democratic Town Committee
• Pizza
• Water
• Rotary Club
• Hot Dogs
• Sausage and Peppers
• SPECIAL EVENTS
• THURSDAY
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SATURDAY

2nd Annual Franklin Blues Festival:

12‐1:30pm: Padula Trio Plus One
2‐3:30: Neal & The Vipers
4‐5:30pm: Ed Peabody and the Big Blue Thang
6‐7:30pm: Mike Crandall Bandblues
8‐9:30pm: Sugar Ray & The Bluetones
10pm: FIREWORKS / Franklin High School

SUNDAY

1‐2:30: Attleboro School of Rock
3:00-4:00: Michael Rivelis
4:30-6: Matt Zajac ·
7‐10pm: Backyard Swagger

MONDAY

12‐1pm Jamie Barrett (solo acoustic) ·
1:30‐3pm: Granite Brass ·
4‐6pm: Jesse Liam Band

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And, you can still Volunteer! Early Sunday morning, volunteers are asked to join in combing the playing fields near the high school to pickup and debris left from the fireworks or locate any unexploded devices.