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Salute to Independence Parade Canceled Due to Heat | Wilmington News
Philadelphia’s historic Salute to Independence Semiquincentennial Parade has been canceled due to extreme heat — temperatures over 100 degrees and oppressive humidity — with organizers prioritizing safety after seeing heat-related issues at other events. The last-minute decision, announced at 1 AM via email and 7:20 AM on social media, left participants heartbroken, but the celebration isn’t over: free pop-up performances will take place noon to 2:30 PM in the historic district, and the Idina Menzel concert is still on (now at 8 PM), while the Queen Latifah show and SEPTA bus detours are…
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