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

Trump’s celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary are falling further apart.

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”.

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

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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.

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

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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 unbearable heat in Washington is just the latest issue for the lightly attended state fair on the National Mall

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Donald Trump's Great American State Fair was postponed on Friday due to extreme heat.

The United States marks the 250th anniversary of its independence on Saturday amid a historic heat wave that has forced the suspension or rescheduling of events in several cities…

A dangerous heat wave has disrupted July Fourth events across the United States, including Donald Trump's flagship Great American State Fair, as the nation prepares to mark its…

Scorching conditions have forced officials in the US capital and elsewhere to cancel or postpone parades, concerts and fireworks displays.

A severe heatwave has disrupted Fourth of July celebrations across the central and eastern United States, forcing cancellations of parades, concerts, and fireworks.…

Los organizadores del Desfile del Día de la Independencia del Servicio de Parques Nacionales en Washington anunciaron la suspensión del evento anual programado para este sábado 4…

A dangerous heat wave disrupts July 4th celebrations across the U.S., affecting events, World Cup matches, and power grids.

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

Nachdem Menschen in der Hitze kollabiert sind, wurden mehrere Veranstaltungen zum 250. Jahrestag der USA gestrichen. Präsident Trump kündigt derweil »eine richtig lange Rede« an.