FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Franklin Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Franklin present the 2026 Franklin Firecracker Festival this Friday, July 3, at the DriveHubler.com Amphitheatre at Youngs Creek Park.
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, you are invited to party like it's 1776 and enjoy an evening of fun starting at 5 p.m.
The Franklin Firecracker Festival is packed with patriotic activities, music, food trucks, a laser show, fireworks, a beer/wine garden, and more.
In the 250th Celebration Fun Zone, you can see a Declaration of Independence replica, write to the troops, make bracelets, and get your face painted.
The National Anthem plays at 10 p.m., followed by the laser show and then the fireworks.
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