Boo Bash captures Halloween spirit
Published 6:30 pm Thursday, October 31, 2024
Smiling for a photo at the Boo Bash are Robyn Elliott and 10-year-old Liam Elliott, dressed as Mario. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Pictured in front is Rowan Bryant. Behind her are, from left, Liam Bryant, dressed as a teenage mutant ninja turtle, held by his mother, Kandi Turner; and Courtney Phelps and Ethan Phelps, dressed as Daphne and Fred from ‘Scooby-Doo,’ with Ethan holding their baby, River Waylon Phelps, who is dressed as Scooby Doo. (Photo by Mitzi Lusk)
Joyon Artis and 3-year-old Trust Bishop, dressed as a construction worker, participate in the Boo Bash. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Michael Parker, left, helps guide through the Boo Bash 3-year-old Isaiah Parker, dressed as Iron Man, and sleeping 23-month-old Elijah Parker, dressed as Batman. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Pictured are, from left, Liam Condit, dressed as an astronaut; Xander Condit, dressed as Master Chief; Jarett Condit, dressed as himself; Clay Condit, dressed as Master Chief; and Snowball the dog, dressed as a hot dog. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Embracing at the Boo Bash are, from left, 6-year-old Araceli Rosas, dressed as Princess Asha, and 5-year-old Jonathan Rosas, dressed as Mario. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Pictured are, from left, front row, 7-year-old Walker Phillips, dressed as teenage mutant ninja turtle Leonardo; 4-year-old Coleman Phillips, dressed as a power ranger; back row, 1-year-old Jack Phillips, dressed as a pumpkin; Blake Phillips and Sarah Phillips. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Dressed as a coven with a warlock are, from left, Levi Galloway, Rachel Galloway, Tierza Galloway and TJ Galloway. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Rob Overstreet, left, and Melissa Overstreet, right, flank 23-month-old Maisie Hartman, who is dressed as a unicorn. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Navigating the Boo Bash are, from left, Caroline Mobley, dressed as a softball player; Ashley Mobley, dressed as Elmo; and 1-year-old Adaline Mobley, dressed as Abby Cadabby. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Jenna Anderson, in front, and her mother, Mitzi Lusk, in back, pose with Jenna’s children, 6-year-old Austin Anderson, dressed as The Flash, and 5-year-old Lexi Anderson, dressed as Binx from “Hocus Pocus.” (Photo submitted by Mitzi Lusk)
From left, Kellan Strohl, dressed as a Fortnite character; and Riley Strohl, dressed as a dinosaur, are poised to join the Franklin Boo Bash on Thursday, Oct. 24. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Pumpkin painting is underway at the Franklin Farmers Market Pavilion during the Boo Bash. (Photo by Mitzi Lusk)
Some of the Jeeps parked at the Franklin Farmers Market during the Boo Bash had some festive decorations. (Photo by Mitzi Lusk)
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Hallmarks of the Halloween season swept through downtown Franklin on Thursday evening, Oct. 24, as families came out to participate in the city’s annual Boo Bash.
Franklin Director of Tourism A’Risha Jones said the 2024 Franklin Boo Bash appeared to be well-received by the community.
“We estimate around 1,000-plus people participated,” she said. “As I like to say, the Franklin community showed up and showed out! It was amazing to see everyone come in their amazing costumes.”
She noted that the Boo Bash included a downtown trick-or-treating activity along Main Street and a gathering at the Farmers Market Pavilion, located at 210 S. Main St., where families enjoyed a pumpkin-painting station provided by the Franklin Department of Parks and Recreation.
“This activity, along with face painting, was especially popular, drawing many families who stayed throughout the evening to participate in the festivities,” Jones said.
She explained that supplies for the pumpkin painting, provided by Parks and Rec, were available on a first-come, first-served basis, and there were enough supplies for everyone, equipping the more than 138 pumpkin-painting participants.
Jones also noted that this year, the city had the pleasure of having additional businesses set up at the Farmers Market Pavilion to pass out candy to the community.
“The (Boo Bash) event featured a lively, family friendly atmosphere, capturing the Halloween spirit with both young and older attendees celebrating together in downtown Franklin,” she said.
