Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWashington, D.C.'s Independence Day celebration has been canceled due to triple-digit temperatures, marking a significant disruption to America’s 250th anniversary events.“The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the District of Columbia, with heat index values expected to reach between 110°F and 115°F. This decision was made after extensive and careful consideration of the safety of our participants, spectators, and staff as the top priority,” organizers said in a statement.The White House-backed Freedom 250 was also forced to delay opening of the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, re-opening at noon instead of 10 a.m., after closing temporarily Friday due to triple-digit temperatures.At least seven people who attended the Freedom 250 Great American State Fair on Friday needed “advanced life support,” according to CNN.Despite the sweltering temperatures, President Donald Trump has promised to deliver a "really long" speech at 9:45 p.m. to conclude the day’s celebrations, followed by an even more spectacular fireworks show.In fullJuly 4 live: DC’s Independence Day parade canceled and Trump’s Freedom 250 faces delays over extreme heatMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Independence Day Parade canceled in latest disruption to Trump’s celebrations
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWashington, D.C.'s Independence Day celebration has been canceled due to triple-digit temperatures, marking a significant disruption to America’s 250th anniversary events.“The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the District of Columbia, with heat index values expected to reach between 110°F and 115°F. This decision was made after extensive and careful consideration of the safety of our participants, spectators, and staff as the top priority,” organizers said in a statement.The White House-backed Freedom 250 was also forced to delay opening of the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, re-opening at noon instead of 10 a.m., after closing temporarily Friday due to triple-digit temperatures.At least seven people who attended the Freedom 250 Great American State Fair on Friday needed “advanced life support,” according to CNN.Despite the sweltering temperatures, President Donald Trump has promised to deliver a "really long" speech at 9:45 p.m. to conclude the day’s celebrations, followed by an even more spectacular fireworks show.In fullJuly 4 live: DC’s Independence Day parade canceled and Trump’s Freedom 250 faces delays over extreme heatMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
