The parade is not the only event that has been canceled or altered by the record heat this weekend.

Philadelphia's Salute to Independence parade has been canceled due to extreme heat in the weather forecast.

A suffocating heat wave has wrecked Philadelphia's America 250 celebrations, and the parade was next on the chopping block.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia was awash in green on Valentine's Day to celebrate its Super Bowl champion Eagles. Swooning fans screamed and cheered Friday as MVP quarterback Jalen Hurts and ...