Put it on your calendar! The Franklin Downtown Partnership is planning its annual Strawberry Stroll, set for Fri-day, June 9, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown Franklin. The rain date will be Saturday, June 10 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

The Stroll is a wonderful tradition. This year will continue to feature the very popular strawberry shortcakes sup-plied by Dean Bank and Dean College. Music will fill the air and more than 95 booths will be lining Main Street.

There are plenty of activities and more shopping opportunities. Visit many of the new stores filling Main Street. They will have their doors open and tables ready to offer food, drinks, books, gifts, games, clothes, and services. 

“We are so excited to be hosting the annual Strawberry Stroll. The event always brings high energy from all par-ticipants and patrons and proves to be a fantastic day,” said Kevin Johnson of Edward Jones, and Strawberry Stroll Committee Chairman.

The Downtown Partnership appreciates the support of its sponsors. This year our support comes from these or-ganizations:  Gold Sponsors: Dean Bank, Dean College, Elizabeth’s Bagels, Middlesex Savings Bank, Physi-cianOne Urgent Care.  Silver Sponsors: Elizabeth Grady, Franklin.  Bronze Sponsors: Beaux Regards Photo-graphic Art, Encore Music Academy & Recording Studios, LeafFilter Gutter Protection.

The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a non-profit 501©3 organization made up of more than 350 business owners, residents, and community leaders working to revitalize downtown Franklin. Residents can join the Downtown Partnership for only $25. The Partnership manages events like the Strawberry Stroll and the Harvest Festival, and initiatives such as beautification, streetscape design, greenspace, alley murals, and sculpture projects. For more information go to www.franklindowntownpartnership.org.