City of Madison cancels America 250 parade due to extreme heat

MADISON, Ala. (WHNT) — The City of Madison announced that the July 2 America 250 parade has been cancelled.

The parade was originally scheduled to begin on County Line Road on Thursday at 6 p.m. However, that will not take place as the parade will not be rescheduled.

City officials say the cancellation is due to extreme heat. The City released the following statement regarding the cancellation.

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“Protecting the safety of spectators, participants, and City staff is our top priority, and this heat poses a real risk of heat-related illness.

City of Madison

According to the city, the July 3 fireworks show at Dublin Park will proceed as planned…

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