Cresswind at Lake Lanier holds annual First Responders Parade

Cresswind at Lake Lanier hosted over 30 first responders for its annual parade and, working with the Cresswind Community Fund, awarded $1,000 each to four local first-responder funds.

Cresswind at Lake Lanier hosted over 30 first responders for its annual First Responders Parade on Friday. The event continued a neighborhood tradition and was organized in cooperation with the Cresswind Community Fund. The community made $1,000 donations to four local first-responder funds. Local businesses partnered to provide items and meals for participants and residents. Key details: - Over 30 first responders participated in the parade. - The Cresswind Community Fund provided $1,000 each to the Gainesville Police Foundation, the Hall County Sheriff Community Foundation, the Gainesville Fire Department Community Fund, and Hall County Fire Rescue. - Local partners and sponsors included Chick-fil-A, Scooters, Chicken Salad Chick, Longhorn Steakhouse, McDonald's, NorthStar Printing and Promotions, Tupelo Honey, Walmart, Puzzle Piece Pastries, Mundy Mill Dental, PC, Home Depot, and Sully's Steamers provided dinner. - Residents volunteered to manage traffic control during the event. - Event items for participants included custom coolers and gift cards provided by community partners. Summary: The parade reinforced local support for first responders and distributed charitable donations through the Cresswind Community Fund. Organizers and residents reported satisfaction with participation and business partnerships. They said they look forward to continuing the annual parade in future years.