PARADE
Franklin County Pride is a joyful, celebratory, family friendly event! Roughly 1,000 people march in the parade, representing schools, organizations, businesses, government entities, and community groups. An estimated 2,500 people come out to watch the parade.
The parade marches down Federal Street, turns right onto Main Street, and then left to Energy Park in downtown Greenfield. During this time, the community is welcome all along the route to watch and cheer from the sidewalk.
Multiple groups and performers play music during the parade - from drummers to horn players and DJs playing festive pop music.
FESTIVAL
All of Miles Street down to Energy Park will be closed for the Franklin County Pride Festival, which occurs directly after the parade. You’ll find vendors all along the street and in the park. Vendors represent community organizations, businesses, and crafts/merchandise.
FOOD: There will be food trucks in the Energy Park parking lot and there are many restaurants in downtown Greenfield as well that you can enjoy!
The main stage in Energy Park has an amazing line-up of singers, bands, drag queens, and dancers. ASL interpreters will be signing throughout the festival on the main stage. The pocket park features a carnival atmosphere with street performers and circus acts. With interactive activities like face painting and hula-hooping.
There is a water station in the park. Water is FREE.
PARKING
There are multiple parking lots in Greenfield and we highly encourage folks to use the parking garage in Greenfield. Here is a link to a detailed map of parking. Parking is FREE over the weekend in Greenfield.
With the closing of Miles Street. there is no parking available at Energy Park or along Miles Street during the event.
ACCESSIBILITY & BATHROOMS
There will be multiple port-a-johns stationed at Energy Park and one at the top of Miles Street. This includes a handicap bathroom.
We will have golf carts available for those with mobility challenges and are happy to transport people directly to Energy Park and back up to Miles Street.
ASL interpreters will be on the main stage in Energy Park.