FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Franklin County’s Fourth of July festivities kicked off at the Rocky Mount Independence Day festival with music, food, fireworks, prizes and a competition that’s become a signature part of the celebration: the annual mullet contest.
The Independence Day festival drew contestants of all ages, from kids to adults, showing off their best “business in the front, party in the back” looks in hopes of impressing the judges.
Asked what he brought to the competition, one contestant said, “My luscious locks.”
Benton Heck, a recreation specialist with Franklin County Parks and Rec, said the contest has become a local tradition tied to the holiday and the community…