Calendar of Events … Fourth of July Parade

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This year, all parade entries must be decorated! Get Creative with your Dunwoody Fourth of July Parade entry. No one likes to watch a car with just a magnet on it!

This year’s theme is “Dunwoody Salutes America’s Volunteers.” Whether you are marching with a group, building a float or decorating a car, try to incorporate this theme into your parade unit and don’t forget ~ GET CREATIVE!

Are you a member of DHA? If you enjoy participating in or watching the Fourth of July parade, your DHA membership helps underwrite parade expenses. Click here to join.

Fourth of July Parade Rules

• All Parade participants MUST Check-in at the parade check-in station located on the corner of Jett Ferry and Mt. Vernon Rd. Because of persistent violations in the past, we will enforce noted rules. Violators will be removed from the parade!
• ALL political candidates must be PRESENT a (no stand-ins) and RIDE in a car with no more than 4 walkers. Because of persistent violations in the past, we will enforce noted rules. Violators will be removed from the parade!
• Do NOT throw ANYTHING into the crowds. This includes CANDY! Because of persistent violations in the past, we will enforce noted rules. Violators will be removed from the parade!
• Why? It draws children into the streets and many floats and vehicles cannot see them which will endanger them. There have been tragic incidences in many parades around the country. You may walk along the route and HAND out items to spectators.
• Please do not douse the crowd with water toys – super soakers are not allowed. Because of persistent violations in the past, we will enforce noted rules. Violators will be removed from the parade!
• Please stay with your group and continue moving forward to prevent gaps in the parade. Because of persistent violations in the past, we will enforce noted rules. Violators will be removed from the parade!
• Keep all dogs on a leash.
• PARENTS AND GUARDIANS OF YOUNG CHILDREN! Please keep an eye on your young child at ALL times. DO NOT let them run into the street. The parade moves along swiftly, and an accident can happen so quickly!
• Safety comes first - always keep in mind that the parade is filled with children – please help us keep them safe. Be sure your children stay close to your group at all times.
• Participants, under the age of 8, if walking and/or riding bikes and scooters, will enter the parade at the half-way mark - St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church. For groups with both adults and young children, the children (with adult for supervision) may join the unit at St. Luke’s.
• All Swim teams must enter the parade at St Luke’s Presbyterian Church, unless they have a float. Then they may start at the beginning.
• Why? This ensures the parade flow will move swiftly. Swim teams and all of the young walkers hold up the parade.
• There MUST be a fender covering all wheels on floats carrying people. Tires are not to be exposed. This is for the safety of folks riding on the float itself. Because of persistent violations in the past, we will enforce noted rules. Violators will be removed from the parade!
• IMPORTANT: ALL persons riding on a float or in the back of pick-up trucks MUST stay on or inside the vehicle and/or float. For example – no legs or feet are to be dangling from the float or truck! This is extremely dangerous. Because of persistent violations in the past, we will enforce noted rules. Violators will be removed from the parade!
• And Most Important…Have a Great Time!

Award Categories

• Floats
  • Civic (neighborhoods, swim teams)
  • Church
  • Business
• Decorated Cars
• Antique Cars
• Antique Military Vehicles
• Banners
  • Adults
  • Youth
• Clowns
  • Adults
  • Youth
• Community Spirit
• Patriotic Characters (Miss Liberty, Uncle Sam, etc)
  • Adults
  • Youth
• Musical Groups
  • Bands
  • Drum
  • Bugle Corps
  • Choruses

General Release for Participants

The individual/group named below will participate in the Fourth of July Parade on July 5, 2010, sponsored by the Dunwoody Homeowners Association and Crier Newspapers. The undersigned acknowledges reading and agrees to abide by the parade rules. The undersigned acknowledges that participation in this parade is completely voluntary and undertaken at his/her/the organization's own risk.

In consideration of participation in said parade, the undersigned agrees to hold harmless, indemnify and defend the Dunwoody Homeowners Association, Crier Newspapers, and any other sponsor, parade officials, and any employees and agents of the foregoing from and against any liability, claim or suit for personal injury (including death) or property damage which may arise out of participation in said parade.

The undersigned understands and acknowledges that the parade may be photographed and/or televised. The undersigned hereby accepts sole responsibility for the conduct and operation of its entity in said parade and agrees to be legally bound hereby.

The undersigned understands that the provided email address will not be sold to any Email distribution lists/companies. The email address will be specifically used to communicate with the undersigned regarding Parade Day events or concerns.

Registration Form

* Denotes a required field. A separate registration must be completed for each entry.

Please check to acknowledge that you have read rules and release: *
Please check to acknowledge that you will pay the $100 entrant fee if you are a business or a FOR profit group:	Please make checks payable to the Dunwoody Homeowners Association and mail to P. O. Box 88515, Dunwoody, Georgia 30356.
Your First Name: *
Your Last Name: *
If organization, what is the name?
Your Phone Number: * If you do not provide a valid phone number, your registration will not be processed.	ie. 770-817-8100
Your Mailing Address: * If you do not provide a valid phone number, your registration will not be processed.
Your E-mail Address: * (Don't forget the @ in your address)	ie. you@yourisp.com This email address will be used to send all parade instructions prior to the event.
Are you participating as an individual or part of an organization? *	- Individual Organization
When you march, do you plan on competing? * We need to know all competing groups to prepare our judges.	- March, but not Compete March & Compete for an Award
Please Describe your Entry Below
Please give a COMPLETE description of your parade unit (provide as many details as possible so the committee can plan accordingly).
Which category does your entry fit in? Please select only 1 category. If you have multiple entries, please complete another form.
Float :	Dimensions (WxHxL): Self Propelled or Pulled?: - Self Propelled Pulled # Walkers: # Riders: Will your float have music? - Yes - LIVE Yes - RECORDED No
Decorated Car :	# Walkers: # Riders: Will your entry have music? - Yes - LIVE Yes - RECORDED No
Antique Car :	# Walkers: # Riders: Will your entry have music? - Yes - LIVE Yes - RECORDED No
Antique Military Vehicle :	Dimensions (WxHxL): # Walkers: # Riders:
Banner :	Youth or Adult: - Youth Adult # Walkers: # Riders:
Clown :	Youth or Adult: - Youth Adult # Walkers: # Riders:
Community Spirit :	# Walkers: # Riders: Will your entry have music? - Yes - LIVE Yes - RECORDED No
Patriotic Character :	Youth or Adult: - Youth Adult # Walkers: # Riders:
Musical Group :	Type of music: - Bands Drum Bugle Corps Choruses Other Type of music (if other): # Walkers: # Riders:
Do you have any questions, comments or special needs that should be addressed by the planning committee?
	Enter Security Code:
Please click only once and allow a moment for the form to submit. We will contact you via e-mail to confirm that your application has been received.