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The iconic Fourth of July parade in Washington DC on Saturday was canceled due to scorching temperatures.
Organizers of the decades-old American Independence Day Parade abruptly canceled the event due to extreme heat warnings Friday night, according to a statement from Mayor Murial Bowser's office.
The event that draws hundreds of thousands of eager spectators each year was scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m.
m.
on Saturday, when temperatures are expected to reach an unbearable 102 degrees.
The heat index value, which takes into account air temperature and humidity, is expected to range between 110 and 115 degrees Fahrenheit.
"This decision was made after extensive and careful consideration of the safety of our participants, spectators and staff as a top priority," Boswer wrote.
This shocking cancellation comes days after the mayor issued an extreme weather alert, urging residents and visitors to prepare for the heat wave between July 1 and 5.
Saturday's warning in DC remains in effect until 9 p.m.
m., when it is expected to cool down, according to The Weather Channel.
President Donald Trump plans to give a speech at the Salute to America party on the National Mall to commemorate the nation's 250th Independence Day at 9:45 p.m.
Saturday.
Organizers of the decades-old American Independence Day Parade abruptly canceled the event due to extreme heat warnings Friday night, according to a statement from Mayor Murial Bowser's office.
The event that draws hundreds of thousands of eager spectators each year was scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m.
m.
on Saturday, when temperatures are expected to reach an unbearable 102 degrees.
The heat index value, which takes into account air temperature and humidity, is expected to range between 110 and 115 degrees Fahrenheit.
"This decision was made after extensive and careful consideration of the safety of our participants, spectators and staff as a top priority," Boswer wrote.
This shocking cancellation comes days after the mayor issued an extreme weather alert, urging residents and visitors to prepare for the heat wave between July 1 and 5.
Saturday's warning in DC remains in effect until 9 p.m.
m., when it is expected to cool down, according to The Weather Channel.
President Donald Trump plans to give a speech at the Salute to America party on the National Mall to commemorate the nation's 250th Independence Day at 9:45 p.m.
Saturday.
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