D.C. July 4 parade canceled
Extreme heat disrupts Independence Day events and strains power across the East.
July 4, 2026 · Updated Jul 4, 11:14am ET
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What happened
Organizers canceled America’s Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C., scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, after the National Weather ServiceNational Weather ServiceU.S. forecasting agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued an Extreme Heat Warning with heat index values expected at 110°F to 115°F. The heat wave also forced cancellations or delays of July 4 celebrations across the Midwest and East Coast, including closures or changes in Washington and Philadelphia. More than 842,000 homes were without power across multiple states, while a grid operator ordered emergency power curbs amid the strain.
