Create Dunwoody and the Dunwoody Village Merchant Alliance are excited to bring back the Dunwoody Village Holiday Celebration and Lantern Parade, designed for all ages to embrace the season and bring together friends, family, and neighbors. The celebration will be packed with live performances, interactive activities, and holiday cheer throughout the village.

Sunday, November 22, 2026
3:00pm-6:30pm
Greater Dunwoody Village Area

Free to attend!

Sponsor

The Lantern Parade returns!

Lantern Workshops

November 7 @ Diwali in Dunwoody, 5 PM- 7:45 PM
November 8 @ Shops of Dunwoody Farmers Market 9 AM- 1 PM
Lantern Kits at Village Ace Hardware available soon.

Purchase Lantern Workshop

Schedule 2026 (subject to updates)

3:00 Kids Market Opens
4:00-4:05 Opening Comments on Main Stage
4:05-4:20 James Violin Studio Group
4:20-4:30 Stayin' Alive Crew
4:30-4:40 Break to Visit Activities
4:40-4:45 Announcements
4:45-4:50 Expressions in Motion Dance
4:50-5:00 North Georgia School of Ballet
5:00-5:08 Dunwoody Elementary singers
5:08-5:10 Announcements
5:10-5:15 Break to Visit Activities
5:15-5:25 Georgia Dance Force
5:25-5:30 Announcements / Parade judging and line up behind the Courtyard Funwoody screen
5:30-5:40 The Collective Dance Project
5:40-5:50 Dunwoody High School Choir
5:45-6:00 Lantern Parade
6:00-6:15 Lantern and Tree Award Ceremony
6:15-6:30 Tree lighting in courtyard with Santa