JC Founders Day Expands to Week-Long Celebration

Johns Creek is planning to expand its Founders Day celebration, marking the anniversary of the City’s incorporation. Organizers are expanding the city party to a full week, culminating in the Founders Day Parade on Sat.,, Dec. 6.

Several thousand people turned out for last year’s event, a day-long affair that featured a parade down State Bridge Road, a visit with Santa at Newtown Park, and culminated with a music and
holiday light extravaganza at Johns Creek's city hall, featuring performances by students of Johns Creek’s award-winning schools.

This year, city officials are spreading out the events and adding even more activities to engage
and city residents young and old.

The festivities begin with lighting of the holiday display at City Hall on Mon., Dec. 1.

Throughout the week there will be a holiday decoration-making event in conjunction with the
Johns Creek Arts Center, the mayor and city council will read their favorite holiday tales in local schools, there will be a combination holiday card signing for the troops and Toys for Tots drive at city hall, and Emory Johns Creek will host a holiday workshop featuring crafts and children’s activities.

Details for several of the events are still being worked out, but it’s not too early to make your
plans to participate in the Founders' Day parade.

Last year's parade drew some 75 entries ranging from the popular Yaarab Shriners to high school marching bands, Scouts, community floats, classic cars and a special appearance by Santa himself.

The route will remain the same as 2007, traveling down State Bridge starting from West Morton Road and ending at Kimball Bridge Road at Ocee Elementary School.

Emmy Award-winning news anchor and Johns Creek resident Karyn Greer from WXIA 11Alive News will once again serve as emcee.

A downloadable parade application, parade rules, and other updates, are available at the city’s Web site, www.JohnsCreekGA.gov.