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Washington DC's Independence Day Parade canceled due to extreme heat
ABC 7 News ^ | 7/3/2026 | Robert Locklear

Posted on 07/03/2026 8:18:58 PM PDT by Gunslingr3

WASHINGTON (7News) — The Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C., has been canceled, according to the event organizers.

As heat index temperatures on July 4 are expected to soar well above 100 degrees, the organizers said they decided to cancel the event.

"This decision was made after extensive and careful consideration of the safety of our participants, spectators, and staff as the top priority," said Todd Marcocci, president of Under the Sun Productions Inc., the organizer of the parade.


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1 posted on 07/03/2026 8:18:58 PM PDT by Gunslingr3
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To: Gunslingr3

Adapt & overcome.


2 posted on 07/03/2026 8:20:39 PM PDT by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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To: Gunslingr3

Sad, but arguably a good call.


3 posted on 07/03/2026 8:20:52 PM PDT by Sicon ("All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others." - G. Orwell)
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To: Gunslingr3

Philadelphia’s too.


4 posted on 07/03/2026 8:22:08 PM PDT by Allegra (I hate the word “literally.” )
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To: Gunslingr3

I’ve been in DC on the 4th of July several times, and it’s ALWAYS nasty hot, humid, and uncomfortable.

Why should this year be any different?


5 posted on 07/03/2026 8:23:14 PM PDT by Bob Wills is still the king
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To: Gunslingr3
..... Liberals are having a Heyday with all of this act of god stuff ....

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6 posted on 07/03/2026 8:24:05 PM PDT by R_Kangel ("A nation of sheep will beget a nation ruled by wolves")
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To: Gunslingr3

The far left SOCIALISTS and their “media” are having orgasms all over the place.


7 posted on 07/03/2026 8:24:29 PM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (If two jackasses sneak onto a thoroughbred breeding farm, they'll still throw another jackass.)
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To: Gunslingr3

The Founding Fathers did not check the weather forecast on July 3, 1776.


8 posted on 07/03/2026 8:24:52 PM PDT by Round Earther
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To: Gunslingr3

😑🙄

Happy 250th.


9 posted on 07/03/2026 8:26:36 PM PDT by BradyLS (DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!)
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To: Bob Wills is still the king

Zackly. Take your electrolytes. Drink your water. Wear loose clothes, shades, sunscreen, and hats with brims. Have fun!


10 posted on 07/03/2026 8:29:49 PM PDT by BradyLS (DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!)
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To: All; Gunslingr3

Wimps! Temps regularly “soar well above 100 degrees” in places like Phoenix, FResno, Las Vegas, Tucson, etc., etc.. 🤨 ☀️


11 posted on 07/03/2026 8:31:21 PM PDT by Drago (.)
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To: Gunslingr3
Weird Yankees.

In Texas, we have our Independence Day parades in the morning before it warms up.

12 posted on 07/03/2026 8:32:20 PM PDT by Deaf Smith (When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's for sure.)
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To: Gunslingr3

I saw a Facebook post of a group who was planning on being in the Philly parade. It said they were heading to DC for thier parade.


13 posted on 07/03/2026 8:33:51 PM PDT by Steven Scharf
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To: Gunslingr3

The record temperature in DC for the 4th of July is 100 degrees, set in 1919.


14 posted on 07/03/2026 8:35:45 PM PDT by KevinB (Nepotism = affirmative action for white people. )
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To: R_Kangel

As if any of them actually believe in God.


15 posted on 07/03/2026 8:54:38 PM PDT by Ancesthntr ("The right to buy weapons is the right to be free." The Weapons Shops of Isher)
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To: Deaf Smith

Warming up in Texas happens shortly after daylight.

But yes, there will be a lot of 4th of July parades tomorrow in Texas regardless of the heat.


16 posted on 07/03/2026 8:56:32 PM PDT by Texas resident ( We finally have an American President again)
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To: KevinB

When I was a kid July 4th 1966 in CT was 104 degrees and we had a parade in my hometown of Willimantic . It was in the morning if memory serves .


17 posted on 07/03/2026 9:20:41 PM PDT by sushiman
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To: Deaf Smith

and I dont wake up before is warms up. Need and get a lot of sleep.
zzzzzzzzzz

Happy 4th wherever it’s the 4th now.


18 posted on 07/03/2026 9:23:32 PM PDT by Veto! ((Whatever it is, I'm against it))
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To: Gunslingr3
Are they still going to have the flyovers?

 

Nobody is talking about the fact that DC is about to run SEVEN STRAIGHT HOURS of military airpower starting 1:15 PM ET. Not a flyover. A full-day aerial campaign. Every single branch is flying. Not one. ALL of them. [SCHEDULE OF FLYOVERS]
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19 posted on 07/03/2026 9:33:56 PM PDT by Responsibility2nd (Import the third world. Become the second world.)
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To: Gunslingr3

I don’t think I’ve ever experienced a July 4th where it was under 100 degrees. Never stopped parade around here.


20 posted on 07/03/2026 9:35:31 PM PDT by Inyo-Mono
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