New Year’s Day, kayaks and the rushing rapids of the Winnepesaukee River all converge in Franklin for what has become a tradition, First Day Franklin. Jan. 1 marks the 39th anniversary of kayakers splashing and slicing through snow and ice-filled class IV rapids to usher in a new year. Each year more spectators gather to see the sight. Downtown businesses will be open for eating, drinking and shopping. Paddlers will take to the water between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. with novice and intermediate boaters paddling the “Upper” Winnipesaukee from Route 140 to the Train Station in Northfield. Advanced boaters will paddle the “Lower” Winnipesaukee from Cross Mill Road in Northfield to downtown Franklin taking out at Trestle View Park. For more information, to reserve a table for your organization, to volunteer to help with the tent or refreshments, to be a sponsoring partner, or be involved in any way, please contact Dan Darling of Heartstring Media by phone at 380-0246, or by email at dan@heartstringmedia.com.
First Day Franklin
