Decatur's 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled

DECATUR, GA — July 4 events across the country will not look the same this year thanks to the coronavirus. Many cities and towns have been forced to cancel the annual Fourth of July events, including Decatur.

Decatur’s annual fireworks and parade have been canceled, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

The annual Pied Piper Parade, concert and fireworkshave been canceled.

The Dunwoody Homeowners Association has postponed its annual parade.

DeKalb County’s Census Drive-In Movie and Fireworks night event is postponed. The event was to occur at the Gallery at South DeKalb Mall on Friday, July 3.

DeKalb County officials are encouraging residents to complete the 2020 Census at home by visiting the my2020census.gov website. Currently, 59.8 percent of DeKalb’s households have completed the 2020 Census.

DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond is pushing for 100 percent of county households to get counted.

“If every household is counted, DeKalb County could receive $1.8 billion in federal funds annually for the next 10 years,” CEO Thurmond said. “This funding will help DeKalb determine where healthcare and emergency services are needed so our front-line heroes can continue to serve our community.”

“The 2020 Census determines where and how our kids will learn, play and live,” Commissioner Johnson said. “We want DeKalb’s kids to have the brightest futures and it all starts with their parents responding to the 2020 U.S. Census.”

Commissioner Johnson was unanimously chosen by the Board of Commissioners to chair the DeKalb County Complete Count Committee. The goal of the committee is to ensure accurate Census data is collected, which in turn will provide information critical for government programs, policies and decision making.

To complete the 2020 Census online, go to My2020Census.gov or call 844-330-2020.

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