Discover Downtown Franklin’s Downtown Holiday Lighting drew thousands to see Christmas lights, buy gifts and treats from local vendors, and more. Events at the Johnson County Museum included a visit with Santa and the annual Dec-A-Tree contest. New this year was the addition of a temporary skating rink, which will remain open until Dec. 9.
The Johnson County Courthouse bell tower was ceremonially lit up during the annual holiday lighting on Saturday.
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Firefighters and family members walk with the Amity Fire Department in the Franklin holiday lighting parade on Saturday.
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Children try out ice skating at the temporary rink in Young’s Creek Park in downtown Franklin on Saturday evening.
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Kids ice skate — or try to — at the temporary ice rink set up at Young’s Creek Park during the holiday lighting on Saturday.
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A crowd of community members gather to listen to Christmas carols prior to the courthouse lighting Saturday evening.
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People smile on a float for Blue Cactus Tacos and Tequila Bar during the lighted parade on Saturday.
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People smile and wave from the Astral at Franklin van during the lighted parade on Saturday.
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Kids are bundled up on a lighted sleigh during the lighted parade on Saturday.
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A lighted John Deere tractor sits on a float during the holiday parade Saturday.
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People smile and wave from an off-road vehicle advertising Christmas at the Farm in Morgantown.
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Buddy the Elf from the movie “Elf” made an appearance during the holiday parade on Saturday.
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People wave from the Homeview Health float during the lighted parade on Saturday.
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Kids ride on a float and hold up a sign for Franklin Little League during the lighted parade on Saturday.
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Franklin Community High School’s marching band and color guard performed in Saturday’s parade.
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Mayor Steve Barnett and his wife Jeannie wave to parade watchers on Saturday evening.
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The Grinch made an appearance on a “Shop Local” float, but no holiday cheer was stolen Saturday evening.
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Compass Park’s float shows off a Christmas truck during Franklin’s lighted parade.
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Festival Country Indiana showcased their gingerbread man float during Franklin’s lighted parade.
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A girl eats a sucker on a gingerbread-themed float during Franklin’s lighted parade.
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Kids eagerly await candy to be thrown their way during Franklin’s lighted parade.
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A child smiles from a gingerbread-themed float during the lighted parade on Saturday.
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People smile and throw candy to children from a candy-themed float during the lighted parade on Saturday.
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Dec-a-Trees designed by local organizations and businesses are on display on the the second floor of the Johnson County Museum of History on Saturday in Franklin.
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“A Nightmare Before Christmas” tree, designed by the staff of the Historia Artcraft Theatre, is on display on the second floor of the Johnson County Museum of History.
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A “Shop Small” ornament is featured on the Franklin Chamber of Commerce’s Dec-a-Tree at the Johnson County Museum of History on Saturday.
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Festival Country Indiana’s Dec-a-Tree is eclipse themed, featuring 2024 eclipse postcards and glasses..
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The second floor of the Johnson County Museum of History is a winter wonderland on Saturday.
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The League of Women Voters of Johnson County’s civic-themed Dec-a-Tree at the Johnson County Museum of History.
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The League of Women Voters of Johnson County’s civic-themed Dec-a-Tree features local state legislators.
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A Daily Journal clipping on the The League of Women Voters of Johnson County’s civic-themed Dec-a-Tree at the Johnson County Museum of History.
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