Thousands are expected to attend the popular Franklin on the Fourth celebration on the square happening Tuesday, July 4^th in Franklin and sponsored by the Franklin Lions Club. Festivities begin at 10:00 a.m. with music, food and craft vendors, antique cars, and much more.  The event will also feature a Children’s Patriotic Parade at 5:00 p.m, line-up for the parade begins at 4:45, to register go to the Lions Club Booth on the square at the event.  There will be prizes for best costume and decorated bikes and wagons. New this year is a patriotic pet parade at 10:30 a.m., sign up is at Patriotic Pet Parade (franklinlionsclub.com)