Decatur’s Fourth of July Fireworks Will Be on July 4th
Decatur Metro | July 1, 2012Decatur Fourth of July Pied Piper Parade (sans rats, I assume) and Fireworks will take place on the mid-week, island holiday this year. Here are this year’s details from the city’s website…
Join Decatur’s July 4th Pied Piper Parade as it winds through downtown Decatur. Decorate your wagon, ride your bike, skate, or walk in this event.
The City Commissioners will lead the parade in the mini-firetruck. Neighborhoods and organizations are encouraged to make floats and join the fun.
Parade line-up is at the First Baptist Church of Decatur at 5:30 p.m. The parade begins at 6 p.m. It ends at the Community Bandstand on the square with a presentation of colors and the Star Spangled Banner.
Anyone may participate in the parade but those with vehicles must register by completing the July 4th Pied Piper Parade Guidelines form.
The concert, featuring the Callanwolde Concert Band, begins at 7 p.m. in the Community Bandstand. Fireworks begin at dark (approximately 9 p.m.) and are shot from the top of the DeKalb County parking deck.
Photo from last year’s postponed, slightly cool September fireworks event courtesy of Kevin