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Dunwoody Salutes America: With Liberty and Justice for All
By Ken Wright, President, Dunwoody Homeowners Association, Inc.

In less than two months, the annual Fourth of July parade will wind its way through Dunwoody. The parade, titled "Dunwoody Salutes America," has as its theme this year "With Liberty and Justice for All." Started in 1991 to celebrate the successful end to Desert Storm, the parade has grown over the years to become a major community event. Last year, some 2000 people participated and over 25,000 lined the parade route.

As in the past, the parade starts at 9:30 AM on Monday, July 4 in the Dunwoody Ace Home Place and All Saints Catholic Church parking lots. Marchers proceed west on Mount Vernon, turn right on Dunwoody Village Parkway and end in Dunwoody Village for the closing ceremony. Again, small children will join the parade at Saint Luke's Presbyterian Church.

New this year: everyone must use the web to register for the parade. Participants should access the DHA web site and click on "register for the 4th of July parade." Complete parade information and a registration form will appear. When the completed form is forwarded, an immediate response will confirm that the form has been received. Later, each participant will receive a parade sequence number by e-mail. These changes will make registration on the day of the parade much quicker.

DHA and the Crier, co-sponsors of the parade, want to thank the merchants, churches and property owners who have provided space for us to conduct parade activities. These include Dunwoody Ace Home Place, Regency Centers (Dunwoody Village), All Saints Catholic Church and Saint Luke's Presbyterian Church. Without their support, the parade would not happen. We also appreciate civic groups that provide food and drinks, and volunteers who give their time and expertise.

See you on July Fourth!