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Dunwoody Salutes A Gathering of Eagles Fourth of July Parade!

Red, White and Dunwoody!
On Saturday, July 4, 2009 at 9:30 a.m.,
the Dunwoody Homeowners Association and the Dunwoody Crier Newspaper
will host the annual Fourth of July Parade featuring
marching bands, floats, clowns, animal units and local celebrities.
Last year the parade attracted over 2,500 participants and 28,000 spectators!

Here are ways YOU can get involved!

Become a Cash or In-kind Sponsor
We offer many levels of sponsorship ~ a customized sponsor package
can be designed to fit your needs.
Sponsors are included in various levels of our advertising program.
We will work with our sponsors to create the best ways
to showcase their business or organization.
Options range from building a float, having your mascot ride in a convertible,
getting your employees involved, to sponsoring an existing parade unit.

Dunwoody Salutes America 4th of July Parade Sponsor Opportunities (PDF)

Please email Pam Tallmadge for further details: pamtallmadge@comcast.net.

Participate in the Parade
Grab your friends, family and coworkers and show your community support.
Get creative ~ build a float, get in costume, or decorate a vehicle.
We can help you come up with the perfect idea.

This year's parade theme is:

A Gathering of Eagles

Calling All Eagle Scouts of All Ages!

This year we are asking all Eagle Scouts young and old
to march in the front of the parade behind our grand marshals.
If you are an Eagle Scout and wish to participate, please email
Pam Tallmadge (pamtallmadge@comcast.net), for further details.

Volunteers Needed
If you are interested in volunteering for the parade,
please contact Laura Jester: laura.jester@comcast.net.

Positions include Registration, Parade Route Marshals,
and the Family Festival area after the parade.

Spread the Word
Display parade posters / flyers in your office, business or organization
Forward this web page to your friends, family and coworkers.

Post-Parade Festival
Join us for a family festival in the parking lot of Dunwoody Village.
We invite all parade participants and spectators to join us for live entertainment,
kids activities, BBQ, hotdogs, and much more.

Presenting Sponsors

Eagle Sponsors

Life Sponsors

Star Sponsors

First Class Sponsors

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Parade Route?
The parade route is 2.5 miles. It steps off from the intersection of Mount Vernon and Jett Ferry at 9:30 a.m., proceeds west on Mount Vernon to Dunwoody Village Parkway. Turn right and follow the right side of median to Calico Corners, turn left into Dunwoody Village parking lot. Volunteers will guide you to parade parking. It takes approximately 1 hour to walk the entire parade route. You can view a map of the parade route on the Dunwoody Crier website – visit www.thecrier.net.

How do I register for the Parade?
You can register right here.

What roads will be closed and when will they close?
Mount Vernon Road between Jett Ferry and Dunwoody Village Parkway will close from 9:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.