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| Main Street booths, 2014. Main Street will be closed to vehicle traffic on Oct. 6 for the Harvest Stroll. |
Celebrate
fall and the completion of the Roadway and Streetscape Improvement Project at the
Franklin Downtown Partnership’s Harvest Stroll on Thursday, October 6, from 4
p.m. to 7 p.m.
The
Partnership is planning exciting new attractions for its 14th annual
fall festival, including a hayride, delicious food options, a variety of entertainers,
and more games and activities for kids.
Main
Street will be closed to car traffic for the event, which also will include
participating businesses and activities along Summer, East Central and West
Central streets. Join members of the FDP and state and local government at a
ribbon-cutting ceremony on Main Street to officially mark the revitalization
project.
“We
have a lot to celebrate this year. The downtown revitalization project is
nearly complete and the downtown is more walk-able than ever before. The
Franklin Downtown Partnership is excited to invite the community to our fall
street festival and showcase the unique offerings of our local businesses,”
says Scott Martin, event co-chair.
Organizers
expect thousands of visitors to enjoy the party that evening, sampling
fall-themed foods and activities, watching talented local artists, discovering
shopping specials and learning about helpful community resources at more than
50 booths and locations downtown.
“We
invite everyone to come see first-hand the revitalization of our downtown and
enjoy the new amenities,” says Lisa Piana, FDP Executive Director. “For 15
years FDP members have worked hard to bring more economic viability to downtown
Franklin and we look forward to showing off the progress that’s been made so
far.”
There
is still time for crafters, organizations, performers and interested community
groups to participate in the Harvest Stroll. Booths are free to FDP members and
cost $75 for non-members ($150 for non-member food vendors). Registrations are
due by September 15. Forms can be found on www.franklindowntownpartnership.org or on the FDP Facebook page. Contact
Scott Martin at scottm@hockymca.org with questions.
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| Sponsorship Row vendors, 2015 |
Many
local businesses are sponsoring this event. Middlesex Savings Bank and Rockland
Trust are Gold Sponsors.
Dean
Bank, Franklin Ford and Keefe Insurance are Silver Sponsors.
Beaux
Regards Photographic Art by Marjorie Sardella, Chestnut Dental, Digital Federal
Credit Union, Michael Dunsky, Branch Manager
Guaranteed Rate, Inc., and Hillside Nurseries are Bronze Sponsors.
D.G.
Ranieri Real Estate, Franklin Health & Rehabilitation Center, the Franklin Historical Museum, Maven Hair Company, Rescom Exteriors, Simon’s Furniture and Tom Fricker
Heating & A/C, Inc. are Friends Sponsors.
If
you would like to sponsor this event, please contact the FDP office at downtown.franklin@yahoo.com or (774) 571-3109. Sponsorship forms and
a full list of opportunities can be found on the FDP website, www.franklindowntownpartnership.org, under the Sponsors tab.
The
Franklin Downtown Partnership is celebrating its 15th year as a
non-profit, 501©3 organization made up of businesses, residents and community
leaders working to revitalize downtown Franklin. The Partnership runs events
such as the Strawberry Stroll, the Harvest Stroll and the Holiday Stroll, and
is involved in streetscape and design efforts, greenspace and sculpture
projects. New members are always welcome. Learn more at www.franklindowntownpartnership.org.
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| Entertainment, 2015 |
