City Hall, 12000 Findley Road, Suite 400, Johns Creek, GA 30097
Campaign to write personal greetings to our military on cards designed by 5th graders, beginning at the tree lighting ceremony and continuing in the 4th floor lobby through Dec. 14.

Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek, GA 30097
Sponsored by the Johns Creek Arts Center. Youngsters can make their own holiday decorations; supplies provided by the City.

Mayor Bodker, Council Members, Police and Fire Chiefs read holiday stories to students at the nine Fulton County elementary schools in Johns Creek.

City Hall, 12000 Findley Road, Suite 400, Johns Creek, GA 30097
"Bring the joy of Christmas to America's needy children." To participate, simply bring a new, unwrapped toy and put it in the toy box in the 4th floor lobby. Continues through Dec. 14.

Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek, GA 30097
The hospital, City Hall's next-door neighbor, holds a holiday festival on their campus Friday night before the parade. Enjoy music from school choruses, crafts, Johns Creek Fire Department ribs/Brunswick stew dinner plates on sale (to benefit Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation), and a visit with Santa. Also see their holiday light show along Hospital Parkway!

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 5th Annual Founders Day Parade, with marching bands, floats and Santa.

Special entries this year include: "Homer the Brave" (Braves' team mascot), the hospitality "Tomahawk Team," Braves' "Heavy Hitters" electrifying drumline, World Financial Group's NASCAR race car, the Seed and Feed Marching Abominable band (known for its street theater), the Atholl Highlanders Pipes and Drums of Stone Mountain, and the Georgia Military Vehicle Preservation Association.

Johns Creek High School, 5575 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022
Santa and his antique fire truck will be available for photos (bring your camera). There will also be live entertainment, music, children's activities (moon walk & more) and signing of cards for our military personnel. Food and drinks available for purchase.