The Franklin LGBTQ Alliance was created to support, raise awareness of, and build connections within the greater Franklin LGBTQ+ community. In support of this mission, the Franklin LGBTQ Alliance will host Celebrate with Pride 2024 in Franklin Town Common on Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. This event will be free to the public and open to all. Our rain date will be on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at the same place and time.
Everyone who supports the mission of the Franklin LGBTQ Alliance is welcome to request a space at Celebrate with Pride 2024.
A space reservation request consists of
- This sign-up form;
- A refundable $20 deposit with your organization, contact name, and ‘deposit’ noted at https://givebutter.com/m6XKN1 (nonprofits are exempt from this second requirement);
- For food vendors (including food trucks), the following items sent to Robin Baidya (he/him) <FranklinLGBTQAlliance@gmail.com>: Hawker/Peddler License, ServSafe Certification, and Certificate of Allergen Awareness Training; and
- For food trucks only, the following items sent to Robin Baidya
(he/him) <FranklinLGBTQAlliance@gmail.com>: the measurements of your truck, an indication of whether you need water and power, and your Food Truck Permit for Franklin.
Reservation requests are due by Friday, May 31, 2024. Spaces will be reserved on a first-come-first-served basis. Every organization will receive a confirmation from the Franklin LGBTQ Alliance by Saturday, June 15, 2024. Deposit refunds (in the form of checks) will be issued to organizations upon check-in at the event. If the event is cancelled on both the originally scheduled date and the rain date, then we will issue refunds by mail.
A reservation guarantees a 12'x12' space in Franklin Town Common on Saturday, June 22, 2024 (or the rain date of Sunday, June 23, 2024), from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Setup will begin at 11 a.m. Cleanup (including any trash pickup) must end by 5 p.m. Organizations must have all necessary items like tents, tables, extension cords, chairs, etc. as these will NOT be provided. Vehicles are not allowed on the Common at anytime and immediately after unloading must be moved to the designated parking lot to ensure ample parking for event guests.
As a last note, we would like to mention that this is a community event. Accordingly, please ensure that your products are in good taste for all ages or censored appropriately.
Please contact Robin Baidya (he/him) <FranklinLGBTQAlliance@gmail.com> with questions.
Thank you for your interest in Celebrate with Pride 2024! We hope to see you in June!
The Franklin LGBTQ Alliance
