Chesapeake is moving forward with its Fourth of July celebrations despite extreme heat this weekend. The city is preparing to mark America’s 250th anniversary with enhanced safety measures.
The city will host two major patriotic events this weekend: the annual Celebrate Freedom Concert and Fireworks Spectacular on Friday, July 3rd at Chesapeake City Park, and the South Norfolk July 4th Parade and Picnic in the Park on Saturday at Lakeside Park.
Heath Covey, Director of Public Communications for the City of Chesapeake, said the extreme heat won’t stop the celebrations but requires extra precautions…