America's 250th birthday celebrated, despite extreme heat, canceled events

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: July 4, 2026

Words: 1,017

Last Updated: 20 hours, 54 minutes ago

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WASHINGTON — A large swath of America melted under record heat for the country’s 250th birthday, including in the nation’s capital, where despite being one of the hottest places across the globe Saturday, President Donald Trump planned a nighttime speech followed by a massive fireworks display.

Some major events were canceled. Organizers for the annual National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C., called off the event due to the extreme heat, as did organizers for …

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