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Washington's July 4 parade is off. The fireworks are still on
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Washington's Independence Day Parade was cancelled late Friday due to a heat warning forecasting temperatures up to 115 degrees, according to parade organizers. The fireworks display scheduled for the evening will proceed as planned.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/04/nx-s1-5882179/washingtons-july-4-heat-cancellations
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