The holidays are a special time for us in Franklin, NC and we invite you to join with us for this most wonderful time of year. From our community tree lighting ceremony and Christmas Parade to the Winter Wonderland Festival, you'll find there's no holiday quite like a mountain holiday in Franklin, North Carolina.

Thanksgiving Weekend enjoy Historic Franklin's Tree Lighting Ceremony, Cookies With Santa and our annual Christmas Parade.

The first Friday in December, the townhill area of Historic Downtown Franklin is transformed into a "Winter Wonderland". This event features live window displays of Christmas past, live sounds of the season outdoors at the downtown gazebo and inside stores, refreshments & hot cider, great sales from downtown merchants and much more.

The holidays are all about family and tradition and we invite you to discover Franklin, NC and begin your new traditions of the season with us.

Contact the Franklin Main Street Program for additional information by calling (828) 524-2516.