250th Salute to Independence Parade in Philadelphia canceled due to extreme heat

The Pride of Prattville performing in front of Independence Hall./Source: Pride of Prattville

PHILADELPHIA, Penn. (WAKA) – The 250th Salute to Independence Parade in Philadelphia has been canceled due to extreme heat.

Temperatures are expected to exceed 100 degrees and feel even hotter due to humidity as the region enters Day 5 of a heat wave.

On Thursday, July 2, the city tied its record high temperature of 103 degrees.

The Pride of Prattville High School Marching Band was one of the participants in this year’s parade helping celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary.

Band Director Chris King announced the organizers decision this morning saying while they are heartbroken and devastated, they are grateful for the support that the River Region has shown.

Despite the parade being canceled, it didn’t keep the high school band from showing off their talents.

The Pride of Prattville were able to perform in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Independence Hall. The Pride of Prattville provided video of their performance in front of the museum to Action 8 News.

In addition, band officials say they were also asked to perform on Fox’s pregame coverage of the FIFA World Cup.

The high school band was the only one chosen from the state of Alabama to march in the 250th Salute to Independence Parade.