This year Franklin Civic Celebrations extend from June 30 - July 4th.

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June 30 (sunrise) - July 3 (2 pm)
The Wall That Heals is the largest replica, the only one provided by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF), and the only one accompanied by the mobile Education Center. Open 24 hours from sunrise on June 30 through 2 pm on July 3. There is no admission or parking fee. The satellite site of Franklin High School (8222 S 51 St) provides a quiet, sacred space as the memorial requires reverence. Shuttles between TWTH and the Independence Celebration at Legend Park are free on Friday, July 1st, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Saturday, July 2nd, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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The Independence Celebration at Legend Park, 9229 W Loomis Rd, promises family fun! The schedule is below, and more information is on the website. No admission or parking fee.

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Join the Cornhole Tournament. Ca$h Prizes!
See the website for entry form.

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Friday July 1st, 5 — 11
Carnival Rides 5 - 11
Shuttle between sites 5 – 11 
Bella Cain 7:30 – 11

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Saturday July 2nd, 3 — 11
Carnival Rides 2 - 11
Carnival Wristband $25 2 – 6    
Cornhole Tournament 3
Shuttle between sites 3 – 9
Doo-Wop Daddies 3 – 6:30
Brew City Wrestling 7:15 – 9
The Toys 7:30 – 11

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Sunday July 3rd, 3 — 11
Carnival Rides 2 - 11
Carnival Wristband $25 2 – 6
The Jimmys 3 – 6
Love Monkeys 7:30 – 11

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Monday July 4th, 11 — 9:30
Geno’s Kid Show (at FPD for parade participants) 9:45
Children's Parade 10
Main Parade 11
Next Step Dance Noon
Carnival Rides Noon – 11
Geno’s Kid Show (at Legend Park for all) 12:30 – 1:30
Free Kids Face Painting 12:30 – 2:30
Brew City Wrestling (Red, White & Bruised) 1:15
The Differentials 1:30 – 5
Totally Neon 6 – 9:30
Fireworks 9:30

Main Tent beverages are TICKETS ONLY and include beer, hard seltzer, wine, soda and water. Craft draft beers are also available.

A variety of food vendors join the Independence Celebration and are cash only. Food vendors provide both food and non-alcoholic beverages including fresh squeezed lemonade, brats, hot dogs, hamburgers, kettlecorn, BBQ, sweetcorn, and much more!

Please see the website for details!