With America’s birthday on the horizon, News 19 has compiled a list of Fourth of July celebrations happening across the Tennessee Valley. Franklin is putting on a show over the Fourth of July weekend, including a four-day carnival, golf simulator and the first-ever Pickleball Palooza. On Independence Day, look forward to a parade, camel rides, live music and more. The Town of Franklin, NC invites you to join us for our All American 4th of July Celebration. Activities include a parade, patriotic pet contest and free watermelon. Get the lowdown on New Jersey's Fourth of July fireworks displays, complete with dates and locations for local celebrations across the state. Find tickets & information for Franklin July 4th Carnival. happening at Franklin Town Common, Franklin, MA on Wed, 02 Jul, 2025 at 06:00 pm EDT. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. Communities across the region are ready to celebrate Independence Day with spectacular fireworks displays. Check out this list of places to catch the fireworks shows on and around July 4, 2025. On Saturday, July 5, at 4 pm, share in a special dedication ceremony in front of City Hall for a new handcrafted Benjamin Franklin plaque, the namesake of the City of Franklin. On Friday, July 4, the Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert and Fireworks returns to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for the culmination of the sixteen-day independence celebration. The carnival is coming to Franklin for the annual 4th of July celebration! The carnival will be from July 2 to July 6 at 195 Main St / High St (rides), Union St and Church St, Franklin Town Common, Franklin MA. The carnival will feature rides, games and food. Fireworks will be on July 5 at 10pm.Ride unlimited rides during our discount ride promotion days, enjoy the sights and sounds of the 4th of July Festival on the Historic Downtown square. Pet Parade at 10:30 a.m. Children’s parade at 5:00 p.m. Bands, vendors, free kids zone, and antique car show. If you have questions prior to booking your trip or want personalized recommendations, call the Visitor Center at (615) 591-8514 or click below to send us a message! From creative floats featuring our iconic Liberty Street and beautiful downtown to lively scenes of our cherished Town Festivals and heartfelt tributes to those who serve and volunteer every day, there’s something for everyone. There is nothing quite like celebrating the 4th of July in Franklin, and the City of Franklin, along with Friends of Franklin Parks, is inviting the community to enjoy the festivities at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm — widely considered the best spot in town to watch the fireworks. From all-day festivities in Franklin to spectacular fireworks in Brentwood, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the holiday! The Franklin on the Fourth celebration, hosted by the Franklin Lions Club and the City of Franklin, offers a full day of activities on July 4th in Downtown Franklin, Tennessee. Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Schedule for Franklin's 4th Celebration - Wednesday, July 2, 2025 The 4th of July Celebration opens on Wednesday and runs through Sunday on the Town Common. Carnival rides open daily with a wrist band or ride package available. Live music is scheduled each day with the 5th Annual Mike Crandall Blues Festival on Saturday. Want to catch some epic NJ fireworks tonight, tomorrow or July 4? We got you covered. Check this list. Franklin Fourth of July July 2-6 200 Main Street, Franklin, Massachusetts Franklin hosts one of the few July 4th parades that visitors and locals can participate in. For those who want to be in the parade lineup starts at 10:30 a.m. in the lower parking lot of Town Hall. From ChambersFest to the Shippensburg Fair to Fourth of July, the Franklin County's biggest events of the summer are coming up. Sunday, July 6: Performance by Michael Dutra and his big band, along with local favorites Jamie Barrett and members of the Zajac and Padula families. 🎇 Fireworks Display 📍 Location: Franklin High School 🕙 Time: Saturday, July 5 at 10:00 PM Cap off the festivities with a spectacular fireworks show lighting up the Franklin sky. As it has for decades, Franklin will celebrate our nation’s birthday with a five-day celebration that will include carnival rides, non-profit food booths, fireworks and, for the fifth year in a row, a blues festival.
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