Spectators at the City of Johns Creek second annual Founders Day Parade Saturday, Dec. 6 will relish the opportunity to see one of the world's most famous rolling advertisements when the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile joins the lineup for the trek down State Bridge Road.

Carl Mayer, nephew of Oscar Mayer, designed the first Oscar Mayer Wienermobile in 1936. Since then, the rolling hot dog complete with bun and condiments has gone through several transformations and brought miles of smiles wherever it appears.

The Wienermobile was actually retired in 1977 only to reappear for the company's 50th anniversary in 1986. Reaction was so great the company decided to reinstitute the fleet. The version participating in the Founders Day Parade is the latest model, built in 2004. A converted Chevrolet, it features a V-8, 6.0 liter engine and measures 27 feet in length, 8 feet wide, 11 feet high and weighs in at just over 7 tons.

The Oscar Mayer icon is just one new feature of the City's Founders Day celebration, which is being expanded to a full week. Festivities begin with lighting of the holiday display at City Hall on Monday, December 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. (See attached schedule for a complete listing of events.)

The City is now taking applications to join the Wienermobile in the parade. The first edition last year 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. This year, organizers expect over 100 units to take part. If your neighborhood, school or other organization would like to be among them, fill out a parade application and submit it by Nov. 7 to secure your space.

The route remains the same, travelling 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.

To download a parade application, review the parade rules, and for Founders Day updates, check the City's Web site at www.JohnsCreekGA.gov.