MARYLAND (WBFF) — Annapolis has canceled its Independence Day parade and the U.S. Naval Academy Electric Brigade concert because of forecasted severe weather and extreme heat, the city announced in a news release Saturday.
“Canceling the Fourth of July parade and concert was a difficult decision, and one we did not take lightly,” Mayor Jared Littmann said in a news release. “Our top priority is the safety of our residents and visitors, and the high chance of lightning means that safety may be at risk if we continue with these events. Even though the parade and concert are canceled, we are still celebrating our nation’s 250th birthday and Annapolis’ long, storied role in that history.”
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch and predicts a 70% chance of lightning and thunderstorms in the area between 6 and 10 p.m. Temperatures are also expected to exceed 100 degrees.
On Thursday, the city announced plans to shorten the parade route due to the heat wave but announced Saturday afternoon they were opting to cancel it entirely.
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