FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WTVF) — The city of Franklin announced its 2020 Christmas celebrations including a Christmas drive-through at the park, virtual tree lighting and drive-by Santa Claus visits.
In an effort to keep residents safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic, city officials announced multiple socially-distanced events to celebrate the holidays.
On December 4 and 5, the City of Franklin Parks Department will host a Christmas drive-through at Eastern Flank Park. Families can pile in the car and drive through the park to see Christmas Lights and characters.
The Shindellas will also return this year along with the Freedom Intermediate School Choir and other special guests for a virtual tree lighting on Thanksgiving night. It will air on the city's social channels and Franklin TV. Residents are invited to come downtown later that evening and throughout the holiday weekend to see the beautifully lit Christmas tree on the square.
“We love celebrating Christmas in Franklin, and we are not going to let the pandemic spoil our fun,” said Franklin Mayor Dr. Ken Moore in a press release. “These new events will help our community remain safe and socially distanced but still enjoy the spirit of Christmas and the holiday season. We’d like to thank our sponsors who join us for Christmas every year, Middle Tennessee Electric and Williamson Medical”
A new addition to the holiday festivities is a drive-by visit from Santa Claus on his sleigh escorted by the Franklin Fire Department.
Neighborhoods can request a visit from Jolly Saint Nick by filling out an online application. Applications will be reviewed and assigned a Saturday beginning in late November through December 19. The deadline to apply will be November 1.
Click here, for more information about Franklin's holiday events.
