Festival Parade
Saturday, September 26th - 10:00 a.m.
Parade Information
Come see Gwinnett’s largest parade. The parade features floats, sports teams and musicians from our schools, fire trucks, antique cars, local dignitaries, scouts, dancers, sponsors, and more! THE PARADE WILL NOT HAVE WALKING GROUPS THIS YEAR.
Parade Application Coming in August
2024 Grand Marshal: Nancy Harris
The Duluth Fall Festival is proud to announce that Nancy Harris will be our Grand Marshal this year. For 16 years Nancy was the Mayor of Duluth, and we all owe Nancy a huge debt of gratitude as she made an amazing difference in our town.
Nancy has been a supporter of Duluth Fall Festival, serving on the Executive Committee and twice as overall chairperson. Because of all her years of dedication, the DFF is happy to have Nancy Harris as Grand Marshal of the 2024 Festival.
2024 Honorary Grand Marshal: Jay Dennard
Duluth Fall Festival’s Honorary Grand Marshal this year is Jay Dennard of Northside Hospital in Duluth who is the COO and overall manager. He is also VP of Physician Services for Northside Gwinnett. Jay has earned several healthcare degrees from Georgia Colleges and Universities.
A native of Perry, Georgia, Jay and his wife Margaret live in Duluth with their two sons. We are very honored to have Jay Dennard as our Honorary Grand Marshal for 2024.
He and Grand Marshal, Nancy Harris, will lead the Festival parade and be on stage for the DFF Opening Ceremony on September 28th.
Parade Route
The Parade starts on Main Street (near the Coleman Middle School), continues south and east to Highway 120, turns south to Buford Highway, and ends at Hardy Industrial Boulevard.
Festival Events
Family-friendly events that everyone will enjoy!
September 12, 2026
At: 6:30 p.m.
Duluth Festival Center
3142 Hill St NW, Duluth, GA 30096
Sponsored by the Duluth Fall Festival
September 26-27, 2026
The Duluth Fall Festival provides continuous entertainment during the two days of the Festival at two venues. The Festival Center Stage hosts bands and dance acts, while the Parsons Alley stage hosts smaller bands and acoustic music in an intimate setting.
September 26, 2026
Come see local schools—elementary through high school with different activities, fire trucks, antique cars, local dignitaries, boy scouts, girl scouts, dance classes, sponsors, and clowns! The parade begins Saturday at 10:00 am. Streets close by 9:45 am so come early.-->
September 26, 2026
Immediately after the Parade, join us at the Festival Center Amphitheater for the Opening Ceremony. The Parade Grand Marshal and Honorary Grand Marshal, and other local dignitaries, will be honored. -->
September 27, 2026
The race goes throughout the streets of Duluth and ends at the Duluth Festival Center.
Dunkin Donuts Corporate is one of the sponsors! Receive a long-sleeved t-shirt at the end of the race.
Race proceeds go to Wellroot Family Services.
September 26-27, 2026
Come see the llamas, cows, bunnies, and goats. You can find them all weekend long at the end of Main Street near City Hall, toward the library. Free for all to visit and pet.
Sponsored by Duluth Animal Hospital and Duluth Dog Depot.-->
September 26-27, 2026
Be sure to visit the Festival Tailgate Central, where you can enjoy watching the Georgia Bulldogs game and spend quality time with your family and friends, located next to LR Burger.
Sponsored by Drake House Construction & Design.-->
September 26-27, 2026
Stop by Kidz Korner festival weekend to enjoy Kid Centered vendors, jumping and games. Kidz Korner is located at the top of the Town Green in front of City Hall.
Sponsored by Little Explorers Learning Hub.-->
September 27, 2026
Make plans to join us for “Worship on the Town Green” on Sunday morning with a community worship service beginning at 10 a.m. at the Duluth Town Green. This service will be led by staff, musicians and members of Duluth First United Methodist Church.-->
