Dunwoody Independence Day Festivities - Band Concert on Sunday and Parade on Monday July 5th @ 9 a.m.

 

Dunwoody Homeowners Association and the Dunwoody Reporter newspaper will host the annual Independence Day Parade on Monday July 5th featuring marching bands, floats, clowns, animal units and local celebrities. In 2019 the parade attracted over 2,500 participants and 35,000 spectators!

The parade route is approximately 2.7 miles and steps off from the intersection of Mount Vernon Road and Jett Ferry Road at 9:00 a.m., proceeds west on Mt. Vernon to Dunwoody Village, turns right onto Dunwoody Village Parkway, circles around the Parkway, and left into Dunwoody Village in between First Watch and Citizens Bank . Volunteers will guide parade participants to parade parking (Post Office Side). The Festival Area will be on the Walgreens side of Dunwoody Village. It takes approximately 1 hour to walk the entire parade route.

Parade spectators are encouraged to setup chairs along Mt. Vernon and circle around the Dunwoody Village Parkway into Dunwoody Village. Spectators will be blocked from viewing on the east side of Jett Ferry on Mt. Vernon due to the staging and setup for parade participants. Viewing will start on the west side of Jett Ferry on Mt. Vernon.  (I always smile as see numerous parade viewing spaces reserved the night before be it with tents, blankets or chairs as it reminds me of the practice of Dibs after a Chicago snowfall.)

Mt. Vernon Road, between Jett Ferry Road and Dunwoody Village, will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. [times are approximate; contact the Dunwoody Police Department for specific questions about road closures and traffic information].

The Parade Grand Marshal for 2021 are the Front Line Workers, those critical workers who served citizens during the pandemic, including the Dunwoody Police Department, DeKalb Fire, healthcare workers, grocery & pharmacy store employees and restaurant workers. Anyone on the Frontlines during the health crisis is welcome to participate.

The parade will have many of the same participants as it has for many years, but this year we are honored to have the 116th National Army Guard Marching Band and the Spirit of Atlanta Drum & Bugle Corps providing musical entertainment. The Georgia Garrison of the 501st Legion will be in attendance and maybe Darth Vader will be seen surrounded by all the other Stormtroopers.  The Weinermobile will be in attendance again this year as will a bunch of elected officials.   I also know of a new parade entry that I am really excited about as I believe they plan to put the razzel dazzel back into marching the parade route. I heard there will be over 120 entries in the parade so I am really excited to participate and view all the entries.

After the Parade, please join the Dunwoody community in front of the US Post Office in Dunwoody Village for family fun and great food. Troop 266 will be selling delicious BBQ (chicken or pork), slaw, watermelon, homemade brownie, and tea or lemonade.  Dunwoody Rotary will be selling Hotdogs, drinks, chips and homemade cookies.  Moondog Growlers will be offering craft beers and canned wine to wet your whistle. Porters Brew & Que will be hosting a post parade brunch.


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