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Heat Cancels Philly's 250th Parade
3 Jul
Summary
- America 250 parade route adjusted due to extreme heat.
- Philadelphia's anticipated Old City parade has been canceled.
- Free museum days and Liberty Medal Ceremony still scheduled.
The America 250 celebration in Philadelphia experienced a significant change with the cancellation of the Old City parade. Organizers cited extreme heat, with forecasted temperatures in the 100s and oppressive dew points, as the reason for the decision. The parade route had already been shortened from its original loop around Logan Circle to end at City Hall in an attempt to mitigate the heat's impact.
Despite the parade's cancellation, other events for the Wawa Welcome America celebration are proceeding as planned. These include free museum days throughout Philadelphia and the Liberty Medal Ceremony. This ceremony will be held at the National Constitution Center, where Pope Leo will be awarded the medal, accepting it remotely from the Vatican.
