Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation and Altra Federal Credit Union have partnered to host the 10th annual Fright on Franklin from 3:00pm-6:00pm Saturday, October 27th, 2018 in Downtown Clarksville.
Fright on Franklin is a free, family-friendly event featuring safe trick-or-treating, a hayride, costume contests, and more in historic downtown Clarksville.
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Follow the screams (of delight) to an afternoon and evening of fun Halloween-themed activities.
A costume contest will be staged at the City Hall/US Bank parking lot.
Prizes will be awarded for “Best Costume” in each age group and “Best Group.”
Categories include ages 0-2 at 3:15pm, ages 3-6 at 3:45pm, ages 7-9 at 4:15pm, ages 10-12 at 4:45pm, and group costumes at 5:15pm. Preference will be given to original costumes in all age categories.
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Registrants are asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to their scheduled time to check-in. All costumes should be in good taste and appropriate for a family event.
Pre-registration is required online at www.cityofclarksville.com/fright through October 24th. The contest is free to enter.
A free booth space includes a 10-by-10 foot tent, an 8-foot table and two chairs. Vendors are encouraged to decorate their space and required to provide goodies for trick-or-treaters.
For information, visit www.CityofClarksville.com/ParksRec