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

New in 2026

Dunwoody Fine Art Association Open House at Cheek Spruill House from 3-5pm
Trees at Shops of Dunwoody
Cricket petting farm and train in 2026.
Metro Motor Club classic and exotic cars!

All activities (expect lantern workshops) FREE!

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2025 Photos

The Lantern Parade returns!

Lantern Kits (Paper Lantern, Light, and Dowel), lantern workshops and lantern prizes to be announced!

Schedule 2026

3:00 Activities Begin
4:00-4:05 Opening Comments on Main Stage
4:05-4:20 James Violin Studio Group
4:20-4:25 Announcements
4:25-4:40 James Violin Studio Group
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 5th grade singers
5:08-5:10 Announcements
5:10-5:15 (tbd)
5:15-5:25 Georgia Dance Force (tbd)
5:25-5:35 Announcements - Parade judging
5:35-5:50 Stayin' Alive Crew
5:45-6:00 Lantern Parade
6:00-6:15 Lantern Prizes and Award Ceremony
6:15-6:30 Tree lighting in courtyard with Santa
6:40-7:00 Tree lighting at Shops of Dunwoody

In case of inclement weather, performances, awards, and some activities will move into the Dunwoody United Methodist Church Gym.

Activities to be confirmed for 2026

Dunwoody Village
Create Dunwoody - Info, Map and Passport Prizes
Berkshire Hathaway (BHHS)– Santa Photos
Alloy Personal Training - Ornament Making
Functionize - Lantern Decorating near mainstage
Dunwoody Pediatric Dentistry - Ornament Decorating
Mitzvah House - Chanuka Crafts and Latkes
The Little Gym - 15-minute open play (adult required)
The Village Courtyard - S’mores and Hot Chocolate
Village Threads - Festive Sweater Contest (Prizes - winners announced post-event)
Dunwoody Gallery -
School of Rock - Musical Ornaments and Prizes
Beta Club - Festive Temporary Tattoos
Humana - Holiday Ring Toss with Prizes
Scenthound -

Dunwoody Plaza Area
Chupito’s Azteca Grill - Mexican Hot Chocolate
Village Burger - Balloon Artist and Musicians
The Music Class - Sing-along music classes for children 4 & under with grownup
Ace Hardware - Santa Letters and Face Painting
Mellow Mushroom -

Shops of Dunwoody
NEW: Cricket's Mobile Petting Zoo and Train!
Kids’ Market
Create Dunwoody - Lantern Decorating and assport prizes
Judy and Grace Boutique - Ornament
Vintage Pizzeria - Cookie decorating
Dunwoody Tavern - Hot apple cider
Village Orthodontics - Hot Chocolate and Merch