DC parade canceled as excessive heat further upends America 250 festivities
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The annual Independence Day parade in Washington, D.C., was canceled late Friday due to sweltering temperatures in the nation’s capital. The event, which is hosted by the National Park Service, was scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday morning. Organizers said they canceled the procession due to an “Extreme Heat Warning” from the National…
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🚨 NOW: These American patriots are running a SINGLE AMERICAN FLAG 3,000 miles from California to Washington DC for July 4th, and the relay is almost done 🇺🇸
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) July 3, 2026
Veterans have lined up on the road to watch!
They're running RIGHT NOW, in sweltering heat!
That's pure dedication —… pic.twitter.com/Pl1M9BRaYy
The Washington Monument is illuminated every night with the Story of America.
— Monica Crowley (@MonicaCrowley) July 3, 2026
It’s SPECTACULAR 🤩🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/Xb6UlxD31k