Philly cancels Independence Day parade as city bakes under heat wave
TL;DR
Philadelphia canceled Friday's Salute to Independence Semiquincentennial Parade due to extreme heat forecast to reach around 104°F, with the city's Heat Health Emergency extended through Sunday; organizers prioritized safety and said the scale of the event could not be safely hosted in the conditions.
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