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U.S. Prepares Nationwide Events for 250th Anniversary on July 4
National events for the milestone face disruption from extreme heat. Planning already included cancellations of long-scheduled programs. NPR reported the developments on July 3, 2026.
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The United States celebrates its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026. A heat wave threatens to disrupt national events tied to the date, NPR reported. Planning for the anniversary has included the cancellation of long-scheduled programs, according to NPR.
The heat wave adds further risk to outdoor activities planned across the country. NPR reported the developments in a July 3 broadcast segment. The anniversary falls one day after the report date.
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