Attendees Boo Evacuation Order As Freedom 250 Celebration Postponed By Severe Weather

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Attendees Boo Evacuation Order As Freedom 250 Celebration Postponed By Severe Weather

1 sourceUpdated Jul 5, 2026

Despite authorities instructing attendees of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence to evacuate the National Mall due to severe weather, many refused to leave.

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