Two Cities Cancel Fourth of July Parades Amid Record-Breaking Temperatures
- Philadelphia and Washington D.C. canceled their Fourth of July parades due to extreme heat warnings to protect participants and spectators.
- Nearly 74 million people are under National Weather Service heat alerts, with about 165 million facing major or extreme heat risks during the holiday weekend.
- Washington D.C. broke its 128-year temperature record on Thursday, reaching 102°, surpassing the previous 101° record from 1898.
- Washington D.C. is continuing other July 4 celebrations with adjusted schedules to reduce heat exposure, including delayed event opening times and a fireworks show.
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Two cities cancel Fourth of July parades amid record-breaking temperatures
(The Center Square) – As a record-breaking heat wave sweeps across the central and eastern United States, two cities central to American independence have canceled July 4 celebrations.
King Charles has congratulated the United States on the country's 250th anniversary in a message to President Donald Trump and the American people. Americans are celebrating Independence Day on Saturday, but many events have been cancelled due to the heat. Follow all developments in the United States via our live blog.
Temperatures of more than 38 degrees affect the anniversary celebrations in Washington and other cities in the US. A parade was cancelled after several people collapsed. Thousands of households are without electricity due to the heat.
After people have collapsed in the heat, several events on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the US were cancelled. Meanwhile, President Trump announces "a really long speech".
Around 40 degrees, collapsing visitors: On the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the US, several events had to be cancelled in Washington. Donald Trump still wants to perform.
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