Mall of Georgia, Braselton and Other Nearby Independence Day Celebrations and Fireworks

Written by Scott Bernarde

The heavy rainfall expected during the Fourth of July weekend won't completely wash the patriotic spirit out of Gwinnett County this week.
Forecasts call for 2 to 4 inches of rain — and a Flash Flood Watch — Wednesday, July 3, and Thursday, July 4, prompting some local organizers to re-think whether or not they'll hold parades, fireworks and live music.

Do you have a great indoor activity to share if the weather forces your Fourth of July celebration indoors?
Here's a quick look at what's on, what's postponed and what's still pending (as of 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 3):

Still On

• Braselton: The festival and parade scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. July 4 in the Braselton Park was still on as of 6 p.m. Tuesday, according to the city's website.
• Buford: The "Fabulous Fourth" at the Mall of Georgia is on for Thursday, July 4. It's a rain or shine event, according to a mall spokesperson.
• Stone Mountain: The "Fantastic Fourth Celebration" at Stone Mountain Park is on schedule July 4-6.

• Duluth: "Duluth Celebrates America" has been re-scheduled  for Sept. 14.
• Lawrenceville: "Prelude to the Fourth" on the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse Square and been cancelled and will not be re-scheduled.
• Lilburn: "Sparkle in the Park" in Lilburn City Park has been rescheduled from July 4 to Sept. 1 and will be part of the city's Labor Day celebration.
• Loganville: Loganville city officials say the city's parade and celebration has been moved to 10 a.m. Saturday. Thefireworks display at Oasis Church has been rescheduled until July 6.
• Norcross: The Norcross Independence Day Celebration, scheduled to start at 4 p.m. Wednesday, will not include fireworks, but the live music is still on.
• Monroe: The "Freedom Fest" in nearby Walton County has been rescheduled from July 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 6.
• Snellville: "Star Spangled Snellville" scheduled for July 4 has been postponed and re-scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 31.
• Sugar Hill: "Sparks in the Park," originally planned for July 3, has been postponed until Saturday, Aug. 3, 6:30 p.m.