The annual July 4 parade in Washington has been canceled due to extreme heat, which organizers deemed a significant risk for participants and spectators. The National Park Service made the announcement shortly before the parade was set to start at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, coinciding with the celebration of America's 250th Independence Day.

More than 165 million people in the United States are facing extreme heat and humidity, with temperatures forecasted to remain at 38°C (100°F) for several days. As a result, Fourth of July events have been canceled in cities including Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia, due to safety concerns related to the brutal weather conditions, according to BBC World.

The United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary, known as the semiquincentennial, amid controversy. President Trump is reportedly seeking to exert influence over the celebrations, which has led to political tensions surrounding the event, according to Al Jazeera.

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals varying sentiments among Americans regarding the celebration. Duane Mitchell, a 78-year-old veteran from Montana, plans to participate in local parades with his restored 1954 Chevrolet pickup, adorned with a decorative eagle and American flags, to honor the occasion. The anniversary celebration includes events like a Ferris wheel on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

More than 165 million people in the US were experiencing extreme heat on Friday, with record temperatures affecting the East Coast and Midwest, according to the US National Weather Service.

Britain is experiencing its hottest June on record due to a severe heatwave affecting Europe, prompting the issuance of a 'red' warning for extreme weather conditions, according to Al Jazeera.