Fairfax City Officials Cancel Independence Day Parade Due To 'Extreme Heat'

FAIRFAX, VA — The Independence Day Parade and the Fairfax Museum's open house/lawn party have been canceled due to the extreme heat, officials announced on the city's website Friday.

Officials cited attendee and staff safety as their priority.

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The evening show remains on with plans for the gates to open 7:30 p.m.. The show starts 8 p.m., and a fireworks display will be around 9:30 p.m.

Shuttle service begins at 7 p.m. from GMU's Rappahannock River Parking Deck and Woodson High School.