Heat wave disrupts DC’s Great American State Fair and America 250 events
TL;DR
A blistering heat wave over the July Fourth weekend pushed temperatures above 100F, prompting the temporary closure of the Great American State Fair on the National Mall and causing delays and cancellations of other America 250 celebrations in the D.C. region, including adjustments to Capitol Fourth activities and fireworks planning.
Topics:entertainmentlocal#concerts#fairs-and-festivals#heat-waves#local#national-mall#united-states-nation
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