Join the Downtown Franklin Association on Friday February 20th at 7:00pm for Franklin Fat Friday upstairs at Fred's. For $20 per person or $30 per couple you can enjoy a Mardi Gras party with souvenir hurricane glasses, traditional New Orleans style food and help the King of Mardi Gras find his stolen treasure box key! Winner will be awarded $150! costumes are NOT required, but sequins, glitter, feathers and masks are what Mardi Gras is all about.  Dress for the King's Court - or as you please. Prize will be given for the best costume. Advance tickets are available at:

            Floor To Ceiling

            Franklin Art and Frameworks

            Fred's Restaurant

            Olde Virginia Moulding and Millwork

            Richwood graphics

            The Downtown Franklin Association office and

            The Franklin-Southampton Chamber of Commerce.