Heatwave Forces Philly to Cancel Salute to Independence Parade
TL;DR
Extreme heat in Philadelphia led organizers to cancel the Wawa Welcome America Salute to Independence Semiquincentennial Parade, despite earlier plans to start earlier and shorten the route; the indoor Liberty Medal ceremony will still proceed, while other Independence Day events and SEPTA services were affected.
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