Independence Celebration

2026 Independence Celebration

Thursday, July 2, 2026 - 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday, July 3, 2026 - 12 Noon to 11 p.m.
Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m
Sunday, July 5, 2026 - Carnival Only - 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Lions Legend Park
(Loomis Road & Drexel Avenue)

Complete Schedule of Events (posted when available)

Family fun for all ages including great food, carnival rides, children's activities, music, fireworks, parade, and much more! 

• Parades—Saturday, July 4

Children’s Parade: No registration required. Decorated bikes, wagons, and strollers encouraged (no motorized vehicles allowed). Participants to gather at 9:45 am at the Franklin Police Department parking lot, 9455 W. Loomis Road, to enjoy a “Kids Are People Too!” interactive show with hula hoops and super soakers before the children’s parade begins at 10:30 am.

Main Independence Parade: Begins at 11 am. Route: Begins at the corner of W. Forest Hill Avenue and W. Loomis Road, turns right onto W. Loomis Road to right onto W. Drexel Avenue, and then ends at Lions Legend Park. We welcome and encourage all local area scout troops, churches, youth groups, booster clubs, and civic organization groups to participate. For parade information or to request a registration form (required for Main Parade only), contact Ann Adamski at FranklinParade@gmail.com or 414-690-7340. Registration is required by June 15th.  

• Ice Cream Social and Kids Activities:

After the parade, on City Hall’s north lawn, enjoy free chocolate or vanilla ice cream cups, free face painting and balloon art for kids under 16, take in a “Kids Are People Too!” show, and ride a camel for $10! 

• Historical Area Building Tours:

The historical area buildings will be open for tours for all to experience local history.   

• Live Music Line-Up:

Thursday, July 2: Evening performance by Bella Cain. 
Friday, July 3: Evening performance by Glam Band. 
Saturday, July 4: Enjoy an afternoon set by The 5 Card Studs, then get fired up Saturday evening for the band, Road Crew!

• FIREWORKS—Light the Night!  Fantastic Fireworks will fascinate at 9:30 pm on Saturday, July 4!

• Volunteers Needed:

Sign-up to serve beverages in the beer tent (must be 21+) or sell tickets in an air-conditioned booth.  Fill out the Volunteer Sign-Up Form and mail to the address on the form or scan/email it, or contact Lisa Marie Fallico at 414-840-3969 to register.

• Support the Celebration:

Business and individual donations are greatly appreciated. Please complete/mail the Donation Support Form or email John Bergner or call 414-881-5863.

• More Information/General Festival Questions:

Contact John Bergner: 414-881-5863 / e-mail.