The Franklin July 4th Coalition is made up of community volunteers.  Our sole mission is to preserve the annual celebrations for the town of Franklin.  We hope you come and enjoy yourselves.   

We rely entirely on fundraising events and donations to provide the fireworks, music and  events.

Schedule of Events:

June 30, 2023:

Carnival Hours: 6PM - 10PM
Megapass: Not Available
Wristbands: 12PM - 10PM

Music:

7:00 - 10:00 p.m: Duppy Conquerors

Back by popular demand, the Duppy Conquerors are the quintessential testimonial to Bob Marley's spirit and his music.

July 1, 2023:

Carnival Hours: 12PM - 10PM
Megapass: 12PM - 10PM
Wristbands: 12PM - 5PM

Music:

Blues Festival:

12 - 1:15 p.m: Ed Peabody
1:45 - 3 p.m: Neal and the Vipers
3:30 - 4:45 p.m: Mikey Junior
5:15 - 6:30 p.m: Mike Crandall
7 - 8:15 p.m: Bruce Katz
8:45 - 10 p.m: Sugar Ray and the Bluetones

July 2, 2023:

Carnival Hours: 12PM - 10PM
Megapass: 12PM - 10PM
Wristbands: 12PM - 6PM

Music:

12 - 1:30 p.m: Padula Trio Plus One

Franklin's own Padula Trio performs timeless jazz standards and the sounds of the blues. Featuring Ryan Padula (Piano) and Matthew Padula (Saxophone) from UMass Amherst, along with Ian Richardson (Bass) and Aidan Padula (Drums) from local Franklin High School.

2 - 3:30 p.m: Attleboro School of Rock

School of Rock is the leader in performance-based music education - taking students from the lesson room to the stage.

4 - 6 p.m: The Zajac Brothers Band

Matthew (drums) and Tyler Zajac (vocals/keys)  are blood brothers who have played music for a combined 40+ years.  Joined by close friends with great talent, the brothers currently record and perform with their stellar band in New England.

7 - 10 p.m: Neon Wave

Neon Wave is a tribute to 80's New Wave Dance bands. They will take you back in time and provide an experience loaded with crazy energy!

July 3, 2023:

Carnival Hours: 2PM - 10PM
Megapass: 2PM - 10PM
Wristbands: 2PM - 6PM

Music:

7 - 10 p.m: Backyard Swagger

Backyard Swagger puts on a high energy country rock show covering hits by top artists such as Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood and Zac Brown Band.

July 4, 2023:

Carnival Hours: 12PM - 6PM
Megapass: 12PM - 6PM
Wristbands: 12PM - 4PM

Music:

12 - 1 p.m: Matt Zajac

Matt has been performing professionally for 25 years, but his interest in music goes much further back.  His influences include the Black Crowes, The Rolling Stones, T. Rex, Pink Floyd, and Janis Joplin.

1 - 2 p.m: Jamie Barrett

Jamie Barrett is a beloved singer-songwriter, guitarist and music teacher.

2:30 - 4 p.m: Hot Acoustics

Hot Acoustics are a local four-piece high-energy dance band that have a big following and always deliver.

4:30 - 6 p.m: Jesse Liam Band

The Jesse Liam Band is led by Jesse Liam Gauthier, and his father Jack, a Grammy-nominated recording engineer.  Their catalog of cover songs spans popular music from the Everly Brothers and Beatles to the current charts including Jason Mraz,Train, Bruno Mars.

Dates: June 30, 2023 - July 4, 2023

Location:

Franklin Town Common,
Franklin, MA 02038.

Ticket Prices:

Megapass: Unlimited rides for entire day ($40 online / $45 on-site)
Wristbands: Unlimited rides during these times only ($30 online / $35 on-site)

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