Extreme heat and poor air quality have forced the cancellation or change of many Independence Day celebrations across the United States, including the main parade in Washington, D.C.

極端高溫與空氣品質不佳，迫使美國各地許多獨立日慶祝活動取消或變更，包括華盛頓特區的主巡遊。

The decision to cancel the National Independence Day Parade was made after discussions between Under The Sun Productions, the National Park Service, the D.C. government, and the nonprofit Freedom 250. This action was based on National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts of heat levels between 110°F and 115°F, as well as a 'Code Purple' air quality warning. Furthermore, Reagan National Airport recorded 102°F on Friday, breaking a record from 1966. Because of the risk of the hottest July Fourth in the city's history and forecasts of severe thunderstorms with 80 mph winds, outdoor events were no longer safe.

取消國家獨立日巡遊的決定，是在 Under The Sun Productions、國家公園管理局、華盛頓特區政府以及非營利組織 Freedom 250 討論後做出的。此行動是基於國家氣象局 (NWS) 預測氣溫將在 110°F 至 115°F 之間，以及空氣品質發出的「紫色警告」。此外，里根國家機場在週五錄得 102°F，打破了 1966 年的紀錄。由於有風險成為該市歷史上最熱的 7 月 4 日，且預測會有風速 80 英里的強烈雷暴，戶外活動已不再安全。

These weather problems are affecting more than just the capital. In Philadelphia, a special anniversary parade was canceled and fireworks were rescheduled, while similar cancellations happened in New Jersey, Virginia, and Maryland. In Colorado, fireworks in Durango and Vale were canceled due to wildfire risks. Currently, about 120 million people in the east and south are facing extreme heat. World Weather Attribution emphasized that this level of heat and humidity would be almost impossible without the impact of fossil fuel pollution.

這些天氣問題不僅影響到首都。在費城，一場特別的週年巡遊被取消且煙火表演被重新排期，而紐澤西州、維吉尼亞州及馬里蘭州也發生了類似的取消情況。在科羅拉多州，杜蘭戈和 Vale 的煙火表演因山火風險而取消。目前，東部和南部約 1.2 億人正面臨極端高溫。世界天氣歸因組織強調，若非化石燃料污染的影響，這種程度的高溫和濕度幾乎是不可能發生的。

However, political views on these events remain divided. The Trump administration, which spent months preparing for the 250th anniversary, used a speech from Mount Rushmore to highlight historical legacies and future goals in AI and space exploration. While the administration continues to organize events through Freedom 250—a move criticized by Democrats—President Trump has called climate change a 'hoax.' He also expressed his intention to remove signs about climate change and slavery to 'restore truth and sanity' to history.

然而，政治上對這些事件的看法依然分歧。川普政府花費數月準備 250 週年慶祝活動，在拉什莫爾山的演講中強調了歷史遺產以及在 AI 和太空探索方面的未來目標。雖然政府繼續透過 Freedom 250 組織活動——此舉遭到民主黨批評——但川普總統稱氣候變化為「騙局」。他還表達了移除關於氣候變化和奴隸制度標誌的意圖，以將「真相與理智」還原給歷史。

Despite the cancellation of the main parade and other regional events, the White House says the National Mall fireworks and the presidential speech will still take place.

儘管主巡遊和其他地區活動被取消，但白宮表示國家廣場的煙火表演和總統演講仍將舉行。