Detroit has been preparing for the funeral of the iconic singer, who died this month at the age of 76. She called the Motor City home for most of her life.
While the ceremony on Friday is technically private, the details have been made public and the service will be broadcast for the world to see. Here's what you need to know.
The basics
Franklin's homegoing will take place at Greater Grace Temple, with the processional beginning at 4pm GMT.
How can I watch?
You can live-stream the entire service here.
The speakers
From former presidents to professional athletes to the biggest names in the recording industry, several luminaries, family members and close friends are delivering remarks and sharing personal reflections.
Former President Bill Clinton will be delivering remarks. Another, Barack Obama, won't be there, but an Obama spokeswoman told the Detroit Free Press that the former president and first lady have written a letter that the Rev. Al Sharpton will read during the service.
Current elected officials will speak, including Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, D, and Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, R.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, Tyler Perry, Cicely Tyson, Clive Davis of Sony Music, Smokey Robinson, Michael Eric Dyson and former Detroit Piston Isiah Thomas will be sharing personal remarks. The eulogy will be delivered by the pastor of Salem Baptist Church in Atlanta, the Rev. Jasper Williams Jr., and Third New Hope Church's pastor, E.L. Branch, will offer a prayer of comfort.
The singers
A mix of gospel, soul, country and pop singers will offer musical tributes to the Queen.
According to the schedule of the ceremony released Thursday, the performers include: Faith Hill, Ariana Grande, the Clark Sisters, the Williams Brothers, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Franklin's son Edward, Alice McAllister Tillman, Audrey DuBois Harris, Shirley Caesar, Tasha Cobbs-Leonard, Chaka Khan, Ron Isley, Fantasia, Bishop Paul Morton, Yolanda Adams, Bishop Marvin Sapp, Jennifer Hudson, Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Holliday and the Aretha Franklin Celebration Choir.
Other events
Services honoUring Franklin actually began Tuesday: Her body laid in state for two days at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.
And nearly 40 artists will perform Thursday night at "A People's Tribute to the Queen," a concert at Chene Park Detroit Amphitheater. They include musicians such as Angie Stone, the Four Tops and more.
Extra details
Franklin will be carried by the same pearly white 1940 Cadillac LaSalle that carried other Detroit notables, including Rosa Parks, David Ruffin of the Temptations, and Franklin's father, the Rev. C.L. Franklin.
"We had a lot of love and respect for Aretha," O'Neil D. Swanson II, the funeral director of the Swanson Funeral Home, told The Washington Post. "I've known her many, many years. Her father and I were close, and so it's a privilege for us to be servicing her and her family."
And there's already been a costume change, the Associated Press reported. Franklin was dressed in a bright red outfit for Tuesday's viewing. By Wednesday, she was in a baby blue dress.