Memorial Day 2011

May 30, 2011 will be here before you know it. And so will Dacula’s Annual Memorial Day Celebration. During Memorial Day, we celebrate the lives of those Americans who have died in military service for our country. They have made the supreme sacrifice for us, and we take the time to honor their service and sacrifice.

Additionally, we remember all those who have served and who continue to serve the nation in war and peace. Memorial Day is a day of remembrance.

For 2011, we will have a 5K race, a parade, get a look at the Memorial Day pageant winners, and a festival. By the way, if you want to be sure to get a race tshirt you must register before May 16, 2011 with Carol Higgins at the Memorial Day web site.

The 5K race will commence about 8AM and conclude prior to 10AM. The parade will begin at Hebron Church parking lot at 10 AM and travel down Dacula Road to Second Avenue. It will end at Dacula High School. And the festival in Historic Downtown will continue from 9 AM to about 5 PM. The Memorial Day Pageant will be held on April 30, 2011 at the Hamilton Mill Lakeview Clubhouse, 1669 Hamilton Mill Parkway, Dacula, GA 30019.

Several things have changed in Dacula from the 2010 Memorial Day to 2011 Memorial Day. The events of the day have become larger and longer. Historic Downtown is under change. The area near where the parade starts has changed with the opening of the Kroger store, and changes are coming to Hebron’s Fence Road parking lot. The City is working with the promoters of the festivities in hopes of improving the flow of the parade and the attendance at the festival activities, while at the same time providing access for public safety vehicles during the festivities.

In order for the parade and other festivities to occur, several streets will be closed on an as needed basis, so you should take note of these for your traffic convenience and planning. Drivers should be aware that 5K entrants will be sharing the streets in Dacula from around 8 AM to about 10 AM. Please drive carefully.

During the parade the following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic from about 10 AM to about 11:15 AM:

Wilson Street at Dacula Road

Auburn Avenue at Dacula Road

Hinton Circle at Dacula Road

Dacula Road at Second Avenue and Winder Highway

Wilson Street at Second Avenue

Broad Street at Second Avenue and Winder Highway

Second Avenue from Dacula Road to Broad Street during the Festival (9 AM to 5 PM)

Please note the traffic control devices and police officers at these intersections. Drive carefully and respect business owner property.

Join with us in celebrating Memorial Day 2011. I hope you enjoy the day in Dacula.