Decatur Fourth Of July 2017: Fireworks, Pied Piper Parade, Weather

UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, Decatur's July 4th parade has been canceled. The band concert at 7 p.m. and fireworks are still on, the City of Decatur said on its Facebook page.

DECATUR, GA -- Decatur is going red, white and you for Independence Day, inviting the public to celebrate the Fourth of July by hosting a community Pied Piper Parade. The lineup will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Decatur, 308 Clairemont Ave. Pedestrians should gather on the lawn and vehicles will line up in the parking lot.

Civic organizations, nonprofits and neighborhood groups are invited to join in the festivities by making floats and walking down the parade route. (To get notified of more local news like this, click here to sign up for the Decatur Patch. Or find your Atlanta-area town here. Or, if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app.)

At 6 p.m., the parade will commence, followed by the Concert on the Square at 7 p.m. As attendees enjoy the live music from the Callanwolde Concert Band in the Community Bandstand, the fireworks will be prepped to begin at dark (about 9 p.m.).

Weather forecasts call for a chance of rain and thunderstorms Tuesday, but the National Weather Service says the best chances for storms will be between noon and 6 p.m. By Tuesday night, the chance of rain is 30 percent, and that will most likely happen before 7 p.m., letting fireworks displays go off as planned.

Read more: Fourth of July events around Metro Atlanta

Need a spot to grub while you watch the fireworks? Grindhouse Killer Burgers on N. McDonough Street in Decatur is offering half-off Rugrats items for the children. Kids can select from a Mini Burger or a Hot Dog, plus fries and choice of milk, juice, or soda.

The parade will be open to anyone, but those who wish to ride their vehicles must register by emailing Shirley.baylis@decaturga.com or by calling 678-553-6573.

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