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Commission approves street closures for July 4, Juneteenth and summer festivals
Summary
The City Commission approved street‑closure requests for the Independence Day parade (July 4), a Juneteenth parade (June 19) and multiple summer festivals and concert series, authorizing closures and contingency requirements such as signatures from affected businesses or residents.
The Franklin City Commission approved several event and street‑closure requests for summer 2026, including the Independence Day parade on Saturday, July 4th, a Juneteenth parade on Friday, June 19th, and multiple Summer Nights concerts and a Summer Vibes music festival organized by Franklin Simpson Renaissance.
Hal, speaking for the Independence Day organizers, asked the commission to allow the traditional parade route and two‑hour street closures to accommodate floats, veterans and first responders. "The idea is ... to close those streets for about two hours on Saturday, July the 4th," he said. The commission confirmed the state had already cleared closures for state route 31W.
Cariss Makabe represented the Juneteenth organizers and said the route will start at Lincoln Elementary and proceed through John Johnson, West Washington and Walker streets; the proposed motion allowed closures from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. pending receipt of signatures from affected residents. "She's requesting closure for Walker John Johnson part of Washington because it's going to go in a circle," the presenter said.
Commissioners also approved a package of street‑closure requests and a letter of support for a temporary ABC license for festival events submitted by Franklin Simpson Renaissance, with contingencies that signed forms be submitted by affected businesses. Motions were made and seconded for each request and carried by voice vote.
Staff will coordinate final street‑closure logistics with state and city traffic officials and will return signed forms or confirmations when those contingencies are met.
