Capitol Police Close July 4 Concert Rehearsal as Washington Heat Tops 100 Degrees
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Updated · The Washington Post · Jul 2
Capitol Police Close July 4 Concert Rehearsal as Washington Heat Tops 100 Degrees
3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Jul 2
Summary
Capitol Police barred the public from Thursday evening’s “A Capitol Fourth” rehearsal on the West Lawn, allowing only essential personnel after a safety consultation over excessive heat.
A decision on whether Friday’s full concert will proceed is due by 10 a.m., with forecasts calling for temperatures above 100 degrees and extreme heat advisories in Washington.
The annual PBS-broadcast event had already been shifted to Friday because Freedom 250 fireworks and other July 4 programming are scheduled on the National Mall.
Patti LaBelle, Alan Jackson, Chicago and Kool & the Gang are among the performers slated to appear if the concert goes ahead.