Freedom 250 Delays July 4 Opening by 4 Hours as D.C. Heat Nears 102 Degrees
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Updated · The Daily Beast · Jul 3
Freedom 250 Delays July 4 Opening by 4 Hours as D.C. Heat Nears 102 Degrees
3 articles · Updated · The Daily Beast · Jul 3
Summary
Freedom 250 moved Saturday’s public opening to 5 p.m. from 1 p.m., citing an active heat advisory for Trump’s Washington celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
102-degree highs forecast for the D.C. region prompted organizers, Park Police, the National Park Service, Secret Service and FEMA to add cooling areas, water stations and medical support.
Trump plans military flyovers, live music, remarks and what organizers call the world’s largest fireworks display, aiming for the biggest Independence Day celebration in U.S. history.
Turnout is under added scrutiny after the Great American State Fair, a 16-day D.C. event opened June 25, reportedly drew sparse crowds despite expectations of thousands.