Franklin’s Fourth of July festivities include fireworks

FRANKLIN — After a hiatus, the Fourth of July fireworks are coming back to Franklin.

The display will be held at Franklin High School at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3. The Fiesta Shows carnival on the Town Common will start on Friday, June 29 and run through Wednesday, July 4. There will be food booths sponsored by local, non-profit organizations, live music and other entertainment.

There is no formal parade scheduled this year, only a children’s bike parade on Saturday, June 30.

The Franklin Fourth of July Coalition is sending out a mailing to all Franklin residents and businesses in hopes of receiving donations to help pay for the fireworks. You can also donate online by visiting www.franklin4th.com and clicking on the “Donate Now” button. A growing list of local businesses have already helped sponsor the Fourth of July celebrations, including: Dean College, Dean Bank, Garelick Farms, Fiesta Shows, Keefe Insurance, Kelly’s Landscaping, Allegra Printing, Franklin Party Rentals, George’s Oil, Simon’s Furniture, Franklin Glass and Hillside Nurseries.

The following is a schedule of events for the holiday. The schedule is also available at www.franklin4th.com.

Friday, June 29

6-10 p.m.: Rides and food booths open 7-10 p.m.: Groove Doctors (a seven piece rock-soul-blues-funk whirlwind)

Saturday, June 30

11 a.m.: Adult Road Race (5k)/registration through www.racewire. com 11:45 a.m.: Children’s Road Race (1.2m)/registration at 10:30 a.m. at the Gazebo Races sponsored by the Franklin Recreation Department. Noon-5 p.m.: Face painting, natural henna art and other crafts/ vendors, Noon-10 p.m.: Rides and food booths open (wristbands from noon5 p.m. just $30) 12:30 p.m.: Children’s Bike Parade (sponsored by the Franklin Lions Club) 3-5 p.m.: Flippo the Clown 5-7 p.m.: DJ Mike Rutkowski 7-10 p.m.: Duppy Conquerors (a Bob Marley tribute band)

Sunday, July 1

1-10 p.m.: Rides and food booths open 2:30-3:30 p.m.: School of Attleboro Rock 4:30-5:30 p.m.: Jamie Barrett 7-10 p.m.: Backyard Swagger Band (a high-energy country rock cover band)

Monday, July 2

6-10 p.m.: Rides and food booths open (wristbands from 6-10 p.m. just $30) 7-10 p.m.: The News Team (a four-piece rock & roll outfit that plays classic rock and funk hits)

Tuesday, July 3

6-10 p.m.: Rides and food booths open 7-10 p.m.: Victory Shot Band (a premier local band playing six decades of rock) 9:30 p.m.: FIREWORKS at Franklin High School (218 Oak Street)

Wednesday, July 4

Noon-5 p.m.: Rides and food booths open (wristbands from noon5 p.m. just $30) Noon-2 p.m.: Tyler Zajac 2-4 p.m.: Emma Newton (a harpist, pianist and singer-songwriter)