The Franklin Band wins second place in the Port Jervis, N.Y., Inspection Day parade.
The Franklin Band wins second place in the Port Jervis, N.Y., Inspection Day parade. ( Photo submitted)

Franklin. The Franklin Band, New Jersey’s oldest community band, will celebrate its 156th anniversary with a free concert and birthday celebration on July 26 in Franklin.

Franklin Band celebrates 156 years with free concert
20 Jul 2026 | 11:43
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The Franklin Band will celebrate its 156th anniversary with a free concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Firemen’s Park on Parker Street.

The rain-or-shine performance will be followed by birthday cake. The band also is scheduled to perform at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at the New Jersey State Fair/Sussex...

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