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Marines take lead in Founders Day Parade Dec. 5
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Johns Creek — The third annual Johns Creek Founders Day Parade Dec. 5 will march down State Bridge Road to the beat of a U.S. Marine Corps Band, which will lead five musical marching units in the holiday-themed event celebrating the city's incorporation.
The Albany Marine Band formed in 1980, becoming one of only 12 bands throughout the Corps. Stationed at the Marine Corps Logistic Command in Albany, Ga., this band of 50 Marines travels throughout the United States and internationally to fulfill its mission as the Marine Corps' musical ambassadors.
The band provides music for military ceremonies, community celebrations, recruiting programs, and official events.
In 2009, they traveled more than 20,000 miles to perform in over 100 locations such as New York City at the Statue of Liberty and a Yankees game, Essex Junction, Vt., Springfield, Mass., and at New Orleans for Mardi Gras. The Albany Marine Band performed for more than 300,000 people nationwide.
Joining the Albany Marine Band will be the marching bands from Centennial, Chattahoochee, Johns Creek and Northview high schools – and your neighborhood, school, community or other organization can still join them.
Space is limited, so fill out a parade application and submit it by Nov. 13 to secure your spot.
The parade starts at 10 a.m. and travels State Bridge Road from West Morton Road, ending at Ocee Elementary School at Kimball Bridge Road. Emmy Award-winning news anchor and Johns Creek resident Karyn Greer from WXIA 11Alive News will once again serve as emcee.
The day concludes with Santa at Newtown Park from 1 to 3 p.m.
Children can visit with Old Saint Nick and pose for pictures and there will be plenty of other kids' activities, live entertainment and food available for purchase.
The Founders Day Parade culminates a week-long celebration of the city's incorporation on Dec. 1, 2006.
It begins with the lighting of holiday decorations at City Hall Nov. 30 and includes holiday book readings by the Mayor and City Council members, a children's holiday decoration-making event at Johns Creek Arts Center, a combined holiday card signing for the troops and Toys for Tots drive at City Hall, and a "holiday workshop" hosted by Emory Johns Creek Hospital.
For updates, visit www.johnscreekga.gov. Third annual Founders Day schedule
City Hall Tree Lighting: Monday, Nov. 30, 6 p.m. Johns Creek City Hall, 12000 Findley Road, Johns Creek. Lighting of Christmas tree & Dreidel with traditional holiday music by Barnwell Elementary School chorus; food available for sale.
Holiday Book Readings: Tuesday, Dec. 1-Thursday, Dec. 3; times vary. Mayor Bodker and Council Members read holiday stories to students at the nine Fulton County elementary schools in Johns Creek.
Kids' Holiday Craft Making: Wednesday, Dec. 2, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek. Sponsored by the Johns Creek Arts Center. Supplies provided by City. Registration required.
"Toys for Tots"/Holiday Cards for Soldiers: Thursday, Dec. 3, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
City Hall, 12000 Findley Road, Suite 400, Johns Creek. Kick off campaign to collect toys for needy kids and greetings for soldiers overseas. Toy boxes and cards in fourth floor lobby. Continues through December 15.
"Holiday Workshop": Friday, Dec. 4, 6-9 p.m. Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek.
Third annual Johns Creek Founders Day Parade: Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. State Bridge Road between Kimball Bridge Road & West Morton Road in Johns Creek. Karyn Greer, Emmy Award-winning anchor of 11Alive news and Johns Creek resident, returns as
Emcee of the third annual Founders Day Parade, with marching bands, floats and Santa.
Santa at Newtown Park: Saturday, Dec 6, 1 p.m. Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. Santa will be available for photos (bring your camera). Live entertainment and other activities for children, including moonwalk, face painting, etc. Food available for purchase.
*All events are free.
Tags: Johns Creek, Johns Creek City Council
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