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Heat Wave Halts Parade, History Lives On | Philadelphia News
Philadelphia’s 250th birthday celebration hit a major snag when the Wawa parade was canceled amid a scorching 100-degree heat wave, but the spirit of the occasion didn’t die. Reenactors braved the sweltering conditions, performers like Ballet Folklorico Mosaicos and the Asian American Dragon & Lion Dance troupe took the stage, and history buffs gathered in air-conditioned Independence Hall to share stories. Meanwhile, tensions flared at the President’s House over new Trump-era exhibits sparking protests about censorship — a sharp contrast to the patriotic fervor elsewhere. Despite the heat…
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