Here’s the lowdown on tomorrow’s 4th of July schedule straight off 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.

For information call 404-371-8386 or email [email protected] . For 24-hour information call the Decatur Events Hotline, 404-371-8262, or check this website.

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Here’s the list of participating shops, according to the city’s website…

• Blue Moon – 418 Church St., 404-378-1114, 10 percent off the entire stor and 40 percent off select furniture.
• Decatur Yoga & Pilates – 431 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., 404-377-4899, 10 percent off class cards, yoga wear discounts.
•  Eyeworks of Decatur – 335 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., 404-377-3937, 20 to 50 percent off select frames.
• Fabutique – 335 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., 404-377-6363, 40 to 50 percent off selected items.
• Fleet Feet Sports – 431 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., 404-371-0208, sale on selected merchandise.
• Heliotrope – 248 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., 404-371-0100, 50 to75 percent off select items.
• Kaleidoscope – 252 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., 404-378-1214
• Little Shop of Stories – 133-A E. Court Sq., 404-373-6300, 20 to 50 percent off select books and toys.
• Mingei World Arts – 427 Church St., 404-371-0101, outdoor sals tables and a variety of specials.
• Opus Winds Classical Music – 308 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., 404-370-0507, selected items marked down from 10 to 50 percent.
• Salon Red – 119 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., 404-377-3164, select items on sale July 3 and 5.
• Taste – 416 Church St., 404-370-1863, 10 to 50 percent off select items.
• Twist ‘n’ Scoot – 431-3 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., 404-377-3333, 10 percent off accessories, and a free half helmet with scooter purchase on July 3 and 4.
•  Vivid Boutique – 133 E. Court Sq., 404-371-5181, get a free pair of earrings per $30 of regular-priced merchandise.
• Whit’s End – 431 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. #2, 404-377-3310, 10 percent off Columbia shorts and shirts, Patagonia shoes, Toms shoes and 20 percent off Dockers pants.