Bay Area cities cancel July 4 festivities because of extreme heat

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The extreme heat and fire danger is spurring Bay Area cities to cancel July 4 activities for the health and safety of their residents.

Antioch, where temperatures are expected to top 110 degrees, canceled its Fourth of July parade due to an excessive heat warning, Antioch police said. The rest of the celebration will continue at 6 p.m. Thursday in "historic Rivertown" when things start to cool down. The city will host rides and games, food trucks, live music, a dunk tank, and more.The fireworks show is still scheduled to go off over the Delta, beginning at 9:15 p.m.

The city is still planning on holding its annual Fourth of July fireworks display at Cloverdale High School.Meanwhile, St. Helena in Napa County is postponing its July 4 fireworks show and will be held when weather conditions are more favorable, the city announced on Facebook.St. Helena will still host a community festival at Crane Park on Thursday at 6 p.m.The fire department plans to help people cool off with a spray zone.

 

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