President Trump said extreme heat in the nation's capital on July 4 won't stop him from giving his big speech ahead of the fireworks celebration.

A major heat wave is expected to bring record-breaking temperatures to multiple cities in the Northeast and Midwest.

Fireworks display will won’t kick off until 11 p.m. after ‘TRUMP RALLY’ on the National Mall

The start time for Washington’s fireworks show is much later than usual, and Trump’s rambling rally speech could delay it past midnight.

Trump plans a lengthy speech on July 4 in extreme heat to showcase his resilience.

President Trump said extreme heat in the nation's capital on July 4 won't stop him from giving his big speech ahead of the fireworks celebration.

The president is slated to speak at 9:45 p.m., followed by what has been billed as a record-breaking fireworks show at 10:30 p.m.

With temperatures forecast to reach up to 42 degrees, the US president told an audience he planned to make a long speech, “just to show that I can do anything”.

President's 'Salute to America' aims to stir patriotism but comes at a time of economic anxiety for many citizens

Trump vowed to deliver a "really long" Fourth of July address despite a 107-degree forecast at the America 250 celebration.

If the triple-digit heat and Trump’s expected "really long" speech is making you rethink your July Fourth plans, here are some other events in the region.

It’s an historic weekend in America, one that's been years in the planning, when the nation will mark the 250th anniversary of the declaration of independence.

The president has promised to deliver a “really long” speech Saturday no matter how hot it is.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence ramped up across the United States on Friday as demonstrations of national pride — and…

President Donald Trump’s celebration for America’s 250th anniversary will culminate Saturday with a record-breaking fireworks show on the National Mall amid scorching temperatures…

Washington, D.C.'s Independence weekend festivities will be slightly modified but go on despite oppressive temperatures.

The president is slated to give a massive rally before a major July 4th fireworks display at the Nation's Capital

The president's speech capped an Independence Day eve otherwise most notable for a brutal heat wave that gripped much of the eastern part of the country.

Washington's July 4 celebration attendees this year will have to contend with stepped-up security, possible thunderstorms and temperatures that could top 100F.

As searing heat puts a damper on the celebrations, the president is getting ready to make another speech – and it’s going to be a long one.