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DeKalb County, GA — Fireworks will be booming and parades will be stepping off in various cities across DeKalb County throughout the week.

Here’s a look at where to see parades and fireworks:

Avondale Estates

The Fourth of July parade in Avondale Estates will begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 4. It will begin at the intersection of Berkeley Road and Clarendon Avenue and travel on Clarendon Avenue to South Avondale Road.

“Be on the lookout for Lightning McQueen, Marshal and Rubble from Paw Patrol, Ghostbusters and Star Wars characters in the parade,” a press release from the city says.

Residents are invited to join the Patriotic Brigade that will lead the parade. Participants can decorate wagons, scooters, strollers and bicycles to show off their patriotic spirit. Assemble on the front lawn of the DeKalb School of the Arts by 9:30 a.m. to be marshaled into the parade.

Fireworks and festivities will begin on the Town Green at 7 p.m. Fireworks will be launched from north of the Town Green once it gets dark. Attendees will be able to enjoy games, food, activities, and music. Food and beverage will be available for purchase starting at 6:30 p.m. from the following vendors:

– Scout Troop 6 and their famous hot dogs,

– Taylor’d BBQ,

– Smileys Burger Club

– Slim Thick Vegan,

– N7 Kream Lab

– Kona Ice, and

– Banjo Coffee

For more information about the event, transportation, parking and setting up at the Town Green, click here.

Chamblee

The city of Chamblee is hosting a Fourth of July concert and fireworks show on Thursday beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the front lawn of City Hall, located at 3518 Broad Street.

The Ansley Stewart Band will kick off the evening, followed by The Platinum Band. Food and beverage vendors will be available, as well as a kids zone with inflatables and games. The fireworks show will begin around 9:30 p.m.

“Parking will be very limited and will be available at Winter Construction (5616 Peachtree Road) or Chamblee Middle School (3601 Sexton Woods Drive),” a press release from the city says. “If parked at Chamblee Middle School, a shuttle will be in operation and will bring attendees to City Hall from 5:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.”

For more information, click here.

Decatur

The Pied Piper Parade in Decatur will line up at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, at the First Baptist Church of Decatur, 308 Clairemont Ave. Pedestrians are encouraged to gather on the lawn and vehicles will line up in the parking lot, according to the Visit Decatur website. The parade will begin at 6 p.m. and the line-up starts at 5:30 p.m.

Join the parade by foot, bike, wagon, vintage/specialty car, float or any creative method of your choice. Prizes will be awarded for best decorated bikes and floats. In the event of rain, the parade will be rescheduled to Sept. 4.

Following the parade, there will be a concert on the Square ahead of the fireworks display. The MetroGnomes will perform at 7 p.m. on the bandstand.

The city will launch its annual fireworks display beginning at dark, around 9 p.m. on Thursday. Attendees are encouraged to find a safe, distanced spot to watch the fireworks. The display will last about 15–20 minutes and will launch from the top of the DeKalb County parking deck at the corner of Commerce Drive and West Trinity Place.

Several roads in and around downtown Decatur will be closed for the event.

For more information, click here.

Druid Hills

The Druid Hills Fourth of July parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the corner of Oakdale and The Byway.

“Dress in your red, white andamp; blue, grab your musical instrument or your wheels, and parade with your friends andamp; neighbors,” the neighborhood civic association website states. “March along with a local Fire Truck, our local Boy Scout Troop, police escort, and our neighborhood marching band. Come early at 10:15 am to the children’s bike, wagon and stroller decorating event with July 4th supplies provided by local organizations and the Druid Hills Civic Association.”

Sweet treats, lemonade and water will be provided.

For more information, click here.

Stone Mountain Park

Stone Mountain Park will host Independence Day festivities July 1-7. The attraction hours are from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 1-2, and 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 3-7. The drone and light show and fireworks will be held at 9:30 p.m.

Tickets are required for the light show and fireworks. Other festivites include live entertainment during Summer at the Rock, a one-mile trail and miles of wooded trails throughout the park, and the Music Across America Light Show presented by the Georgia Office of Highway Safety, followed by a fireworks display.

Access to the Light Show and fireworks is included with an Attractions Ticket or Light Show only ticket. Access to park attractions and seasonal live entertainment is included with an Attractions Ticket.

For more information, click here.

Tucker

Celebrate Independence Day on July 3 in Tucker. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. on Main Street. The Kids Zone will be open from 6-9 p.m. It will feature free bounce houses, a balloon artist, face painting and carnival games.

DJ Fernando will perform at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. and Radio 80s Band will take the stage at 6:30 p.m. The fireworks show will begin around 9:15 p.m.

Main Street, from Lavista Road to Railroad Avenue; First Avenue, from City Hall to Bank of America; and Church Street from Fourth Avenue to the greenspace will be closed from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Lynburn drive, from Lavista Road to Main Street, will also be closed from noon to 11 p.m.

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