Boo Bash captures Halloween spirit

Published 6:30 pm Thursday, October 31, 2024

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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.