The 2023 parade is on Tues., July 4. Our Special Section for the Dunwoody 4th of July Parade can be viewed at this link.
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Photos: Dunwoody 4th of July Parade
Crowds gathered this morning in Dunwoody for Georgia’s largest 4th of July parade. The event spanned 2.7 miles, winding down Mount Vernon Road to the…
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About the Parade
Dunwoody Homeowners Association and Reporter Newspapers will host the annual Fourth of July Parade featuring marching bands, floats, clowns, animal units and local celebrities.
In 2022, the parade attracted over 2,500 participants and 35,000 spectators!
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.
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.
Viewing Information:
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.
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].
After the Parade:
Please join the Dunwoody community after the parade in Dunwoody Village (by the US Post Office in Dunwoody Village for family fun and great food. The ceremonies begin at approximately 11:30 a.m.