The 11th annual Choose Franklin Community Day will be held on Saturday, May 9, rain or shine. This year’s event, sponsored by Franklin Regional Hospital (LRGHealthcare) and Franklin Savings Bank will take place at Odell Park, located on Memorial Street in downtown Franklin.

Activities will begin at 10 AM on Saturday when booths, games, and food concessions open for the day. There will be a Wildlife Encounters Show at 11 AM, courtesy of Hope Community Chapel. At 12:30 PM, a performance by the Flying Frisbee Dogs will take place on the softball field, and the Franklin Public Library will sponsor Marko the Magician at 1:15 PM at the Odell gazebo. In addition, there will be a climbing wall and bungee jump, pony rides, and a petting zoo, as well as children’s games and activities throughout the day.

This year’s parade/event theme is “Franklin for a Lifetime.” The parade will step off at Franklin High School at 10 AM and proceed easterly on Central Street to Smith Street, where it will turn and continue to Odell Park.

The fair continues from 10 AM to 2 PM and will include games, craft booths, and food vendors. Many area service organizations and businesses will participate with raffles, giveaways, etc.