Please note that the date and schedule times for 2025 have NOT been set. Performances, activities, maps, and lantern activities/prices will be updated closer to the event date. (We have a tentative date listed on the left, but not definite.) Below is information from 2024.
Create Dunwoody and the Dunwoody Village Merchant Alliance have its inaugural Dunwoody Village Holiday Celebration and Lantern Parade in 2024 designed for all ages to embrace the season and bring together friends, family, and neighbors. The celebration was packed with live performances, interactive activities, and holiday cheer throughout the village. Click here to see the map and location of activities for 2024. Check here for the full photo gallery 2024 - credit to Photographer Boon Vong. Check out the selfie gallery here!
We decorated and had the first Dunwoody Lantern Parade. Lantern Kits - Included Paper Lantern, Light, and Dowel.
2024 Awards for most creative and artistic lanterns
First Place - $200 Fresh Market and $100 Shine Hair Parlor
Second Place - $100 Premier Raquet Sports and $50 Village Burger
Third Place - $50 The Village Restaurants
2024 Participating Businesses
Ace Hardware – Santa Letters/Face Painting
Big Frog – Santa Photos and print t-shirt
The Music Class - Musical fun for ages 4 and under. Free 4:45 & 5:15 (adults required)
Chupitos – Hot Chocolate
Village Threads – Wear a Festive Sweater and get jingle bells.
Create Dunwoody - Selfie Station, Maps, and Prizes
Functionize and Shine Hair Parlor– Lantern Decorating
The Village Courtyard – S'mores/Hot Chocolate/Spiked Hot Chocolate
Little Gym - 4-5pm and 5-6pm $20 Drop Off
Premier Raquet Sports – Pickleball Games and Prizes
Fresh Market – Coloring Contest with prizes
Dunwoody Gallery – Apple Cider/Live Painting by Dunwoody Artist Leslie Rae Cannon!
Alloy and Speech Family - Ornament Making / Quiet Room
Mitzvah House - Chanukah crafts and latkes
Crossfit Dunwoody - Inflatable Decorations
2024 Performances
4:30-4:35 Opening Comments
4:35-4:40 Lighthouse Senior Dance
4:40-4:50 Corners Outreach Singers
4:50-4:55 Lighthouse Senior Dance
4:55-5:05 Dunwoody 5th grade singers
5:05-5:25 Lighthouse Choir and Dance
5:25-5:45 J Dance Company
5:45-6:15 Lantern Parade and Award Ceremony
6:15-6:30 Tree Lighting
Please contact rosemary@createdunwoody.org to sponsor, participate, or volunteer.