Due to Extreme Heat, America's Independence Day Parade is Canceled

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The parade is canceled due to extreme heat — Ensuring participant, spectator, and staff safety.
Heat index expected between 110°F and 115°F — Highlighting the severity of the conditions faced in Washington, DC.
Fique de olho: More events may be rescheduled or cancelled as temperatures remain high.

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Friday, July 3, 2026(Washington, DC) – The organizers of America's Independence Day Parade, scheduled for July 4, 2026, at 10:30 am, have canceled the parade due to extreme heat in the Washington, DC, region.

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