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This year we are encouraging local businesses and organizations to get creative with your Dunwoody Salutes America Fourth of July Parade entry. This year’s theme is “United We Stand” ~ 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 political candidates must be present
• Do NOT throw ANYTHING into the crowds. Why? It draws children into the streets and many floats and vehicles cannot see them which endangers them. There have been tragic incidences in many parades around the county. 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.
• Please stay with your group and continue moving forward to prevent gaps in the parade.
• Keep all dogs on a leash.
• 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. Lukes Presbyterian Church.
• All Swim teams must enter the parade at St Lukes 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.
• 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 4, 2008, 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.