DC parade canceled as excessive heat further upends America 250 festivities

The annual Independence Day parade in Washington, D.C., was canceled late Friday due to sweltering temperatures in the nation’s capital.

The event, which is hosted by the National Park Service, was scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday morning. Organizers said they canceled the procession due to an “Extreme Heat Warning” from the National Weather Service (NWS).

Temperatures are expected to reach as high as 102 degrees in the district on the Fourth of July, with showers and thunderstorms expected in the evening hours, according to the NWS. Heat index values are expected to hit between 110 and 115 degrees.

“This decision was made after extensive consultation with the National Park Service, the District of Columbia City Government, and Freedom 250, and careful consideration of the safety of our participants, spectators, and staff as the top priority,” a statement on the event’s website reads.




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