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Washington DC's Independence Day Parade canceled due to extreme heat
WJLA • • general
Key Points:
- The Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C., scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on July 4, has been canceled due to extreme heat concerns.
- Organizers cited expected heat index temperatures soaring above 100 degrees as the primary reason for the cancellation.
- Todd Marcocci, president of Under the Sun Productions Inc., emphasized that the decision prioritized the safety of participants, spectators, and staff.
- The cancellation follows other heat-related event changes across the DMV area on Independence Day.
