Franklin's light -up night organizers were very conscious of the COVID-19 pandemic when they decided to continue with the tradition of Light-Up Night.
Usually the event draws thousands who line the street no matter the weather for a long night time parade followed by a tree lighting while a long fireworks display produce oohs and ahhh from the crowd. Then folks mingle around downtown for the open shops and posing in front of the tree.
But this year thousands crowded into the city was not a good idea and not what the organizers ultimately wanted.
One of the organizer's Ronnie Beith said that they weren't advertising as heavy or giving specific times for certain attractions, but wanted to still kick-off the holiday season."People stopped me [this week] when we were doing light tests to thank us." she said. She added they said it gave them a feeling of hope.
On Saturday she was very pleased with the turnout and said it was perfect.
Usually the event draws thousands who line the street no matter the weather for a long night time parade followed by a tree lighting while a long fireworks display produce oohs and ahhh from the crowd. Then folks mingle around downtown for the open shops and posing in front of the tree.
But this year thousands crowded into the city was not a good idea and not what the organizers ultimately wanted.
One of the organizer's Ronnie Beith said that they weren't advertising as heavy or giving specific times for certain attractions, but wanted to still kick-off the holiday season."People stopped me [this week] when we were doing light tests to thank us." she said. She added they said it gave them a feeling of hope.
On Saturday she was very pleased with the turnout and said it was perfect.
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COVID-19 wouldn't scale back the spirit of the holidays for this little northwest Pennsylvania town.
The large tree in front of the courthouse was officially lit as Christmas music filled the air from local performers Rachel Mellor and Nathanial Licht. A Barrow-Civic fundraiser was moved to Fountain Park to add even more festive lights to the town as businesses and organizations decorated dozens of trees.
Local businesses opened downtown Saturday night offering many sales and giveaways for the special day.
The large tree in front of the courthouse was officially lit as Christmas music filled the air from local performers Rachel Mellor and Nathanial Licht. A Barrow-Civic fundraiser was moved to Fountain Park to add even more festive lights to the town as businesses and organizations decorated dozens of trees.
Local businesses opened downtown Saturday night offering many sales and giveaways for the special day.
The Franklin Retail Association and Franklin event organizers downtown have several things planned for the holiday season. Some of what is planned can be found here.
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A pandemic cannot stop Franklin for showing off its holiday spirit even if it is just a colorful drive through downtown over the next month or so.
Below is a short video that shows the twinkling lights of the town's big tree.
One more for the road.
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