The day will end with fireworks at dusk
FRANKLIN TWP. -- The Franklin Township Recreation Commission is making final preparations for their 24th annual Community Day, which will be held on Sept. 10, on the grounds of the Mary F. Janvier School, 1532 Pennsylvania Ave., Franklinville.
The Community Day grounds are located off of Coles Mill Road (County Route 538) between Pennsylvania Avenue and Stanton Ave. behind the school. The main entrance is located off of Stanton Avenue. The theme of the event is "Super Heroes" so grab your Superman cape, Wonder Woman costume, or Super Hero of your choice costume or T-shirt and join the fun.
The opening ceremonies will begin at 9 a.m. and feature the Delsea Regional High School Marching Band. All day entertainment will take place and include Super Hero characters, dancers, bands, K-9 demonstration, crafts, games, displays, Chance Auction, bouncers, hay rides, displays, awards presentations, and lots of great food. Local fire companies, ambulance corps, civic groups, scouts, churches, sport groups, governmental agencies, and other non-profit groups will all take part. All proceeds from the event benefit local non-profit organizations. Entrance and parking is free to the event.
According to the local Historical Center's records, Franklinville held its 6th Annual Community Day on July 4, 1917. After a day of fun and games they ended the day with a community day of singing patriotic songs and "free open-air moving pictures." Local residents should be on the lookout in their mail for the arrival of the Community Day Booklet featuring local businesses and the program for the stage entertainment. The 2016 version of the 24th Annual Community scheduled for Sept.10, will end with a fantastic fireworks display at dusk. Everyone is invited to join with friends and neighbors to come out for a day of fun and entertainment as we bid summer farewell and greet the fall season.
This item submitted by Carol Coulbourn for Franklin Township Community Day.