Franklin on the Fourth is a Patriotic festival in Downtown Franklin, Tennessee that offers arts, crafts, food, entertainment and more! The day begins at 10 AM with food and craft vendors open and ready to serve you.  The “Patriotic Pet Parade” begins at 10:30 AM, followed by a short awards ceremony, musical acts throughout the day, with the headliner coming on at 3:30 PM.  The Children’s Parade begins at 5 PM. Sign the kids up (It’s FREE) for the Children’s Parade at the Lions Club booth on the day of the event.  Line up begins at 4:45 PM.

The 4th of July Celebration focuses on family fun including, great music, free games, pet resting area, quality craft and  tasty food.

Fourteen miles and 100 years from Nashville, Downtown Franklin, Tennessee is an oasis of Southern hospitality housed in a 16-block National Register district of antique shops, gift and book stores, art galleries, boutiques, lovingly restored homes and more.  It boasts an award-winning Main Street, brick sidewalks, and a stunning collection of Victorian buildings.  This event is coordinated by The Franklin Lions Club  in conjunction with the City of Franklin, and benefits The Franklin Lions Club.

Franklin on the Fourth concludes with an incredible fireworks display at The Tractor Supply Co. Arena at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm. ThePark opens at 5 p.m. Fireworks begin at approximately 9 p.m.