2026 Franklin Rodeo Parade!

Get ready as we kick off the Franklin Rodeo with the Rodeo Parade on Saturday, May 9th! This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Franklin Rodeo.

The fun begins with the Franklin Rodeo Parade on Saturday, May 9th, the weekend before the Rodeo, in Historic Downtown Franklin. This is a fantastic family event you won’t want to miss. Arrive early to grab your spot along the streets of downtown and join rodeo fans for one of the most fun mornings of the year.

The Franklin Rodeo Parade features horse riders, Spanish dancing horses, classic and custom cars, athletic street dancers, rodeo sponsors, and more.

Since 1949, the Franklin Rodeo has welcomed more than 20,000 enthusiastic fans each year. As one of the longest running family traditions in Middle Tennessee and one of the largest rodeos east of the Mississippi, it’s an experience like no other.

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• This May, 13th May, 05:30 pm, Franklin Rodeo - FREE Down-in-the-Dirt Family Kick-Off Party in Franklin
• This May, 14th May, 05:30 am, 2026 Franklin Rodeo/75th Anniversary in Franklin