Celebrate Independence Day with your pet at this patriotic parade through historic downtown Franklin. Participants and their pets are encouraged to dress in red, white, and blue attire and compete for awards in categories including best patriotic costume, most spirited pet, and best owner-pet duo. The parade welcomes dogs and other domestic pets, as well as decorated non-motorized floats. Parade participants should report no later than 10:15 a.m. on the day of the parade to the booth in front of the 4th Avenue South parking garage.