Its moving north and east. The clouds are moving out. The conditions are clearing out as well. The concern with arthur off our shoreline from seaside to bethany beat in delaware, wave heights from 4 to 8 heat. There are concerns about rip currents. Give yourself extra caution as well. On the cool side. 76 in the city. 75 in allentown. Sea isle 74. We have you covered the fourth of july. When you think back its cooler this time of year. Climbing up to 78 degrees. The coolest fourth we have seen in 18 years. The last time we had temperatures in the 70s was july [no audio ] [. [technical difficulties] we are checking in with annie mccormick. The conditions are improves. Hi, annie. You see the ocean. There is a sea of people behind me. A lot of people are happy to be out of the house. A lot thought they were not going to make it outside because of the rain. They thought they would be inside watching movies all day. The 4th didnt start with fireworks it started with downpours. Inside the ocean city, there was plenty of the spark plugs. In our business we need the rain and the bad weather. Walltowall kids packed the indoor area and older kids packed the theater. We decided to bunk up here and go to the movies. The boardwalk came alive again. The rain scared everyone away. It seems like in the morning. Its all cleared. They should pick it up now. Going to pizza and looking for American Flag shirts for tonight. Its nice to get outside. Who was more excited to get outside dad or the kids . Dad. Reporter the parents got a break. Arthur gave the ocean a dangerous boost. You see how much it pumped up. 3 to 4 feet to over head now. They gave a stern warnings to surfers and swimmers. Ill stay by the shore. Reporter back out here live obaona lighter note, that is non the fun. What do we say . Happy fourth of july. Because its postponed they get to have july 4th twice. Loannie mccormick. Thank you, annie. Its more pognant where it all began. And joe biden was joined by the city leaders and hundreds of guests. He spoke about everyones right to be free no matter who they are. The right to life and liberty and pursuit of happiness is not at guarantee of success but rather the equal opportunity to prosper, to be happy, to be successful and not to be oppressed. We have a lot more to do to fulfill the promise and the meaning of the declaration. But the landmark event that we celebrate today make it clear that the narrow minded and reactionary forces of the past and the present will never prevail in america. Todays ceremony included a full reading of the declaration of independence. What Independence Day celebration would not be complete without a parade . Scores of performers in costumes and military personnel, singers and dancers performed in the annual parade around independence mall. They put together their best outfits. They marched for freedom today. [bell ringing] it happens only once a year on this day. The ceremonial tapping of the liberty bell. The decen descendents tapped the times. Show time draws closer. John laurijohn rawlins is live e parkway. The folks are ready, on. Lets find out from people are you ready to party . Yes. Who do you want to see ed sheeran. And . Nicki minaj. We are pretty close. 30 or 40 yards. We had cool weather. Things are very, very nice right now. Take a look at our Vantage Point as far as the eye can see there are people. Jamfest pouring into the parkway at 5 00 this morning despite iffy weather. You bundled up. Reporter they are waiting for hours. With it torrance. We have a long wait. Who are you here to see . Nicki minaj and jennifer hudson. Reporter they spot the teddy bears in the crowd. He had a teddy bear at christmastime called ed sheeran. Its neat that we thought we would do. Temporary medical facilities are up and arriving. The police seem to be everywhere. Something new this year. Numerous trash trucks not just wood barricades. In the wake of this weeks tragic food truck explosion focused on vendors that used cooking gas. We were very thorough yes. So everything seems to be in order and on time at this point. At this point in time, not long now. It all starts in less than an hour. Live on the parkway, john rawlins channel~6 action news. Have fun. Also on the parkway tonight Rick Williams and cecily, hi guys how is it going . Hi, monica. The weather is great. Thank you, cecily. Yes i had one person posted on my facebook page. Disappointed that rick is not wearing shorts today though. It was too cool. We are hanging out with half a million of our closest friends on the parkway. We have the best seats in the house. This is our booth. It might be tight to do dancing. I have seen him dance. We have a run down. Martinez and jennifer hudson. Nicki minaj and ed sheeran. And the roots are on stage the whole time. We we arwe are asking people tot with us. Use the at6abc fourth. Its not not to be toits nt on the fourth. It continues on the 6abc app. We have zones of photos all around the area. We have an updated list of fireworks shows including those that are cancelled or postponed. Check out stormtracker 6 throughout the night. The communities large and small hosted their patriotic celebrations. Young and old lined parts of king highway for the impressive show. There are cars and marching bands and plenty of red, white and blue. One of bucks counties parade is in southampton. They made their way on Second Street pike. The military was well represented as they should be including an armored carrier. Plenty of youngstered in decoratedeck youngsters in ded strollers. They are new citizens of u. S. They took the oath of citizenship. They represent 27 different countries. More than 9,000 people will become u. S. Citizens across the country during the fourth of july holiday week. They step back in time to see what life is like for george washington. Well show you. A battle of wills and stomach size. Taking to you coney island for the hot dog eating contest. There was a dreary start for our Holiday Weekend. Things are nice and quiet for the fireworks display. The details in the accuweather forecast. And jeff has sixers news when action news continues in a moment. Folks in jenkintown, Montgomery County know how to celebrate. There were color guards and the jenkinstown community group. They had games and prizes for all ages. The marching bands took out on the streets of aldon. Different teams competed for the title of best float. It dates back to 1919. The history buffs had a treated at the argue. Park. They dressed in costumes during the revolutionary war. There were colonial crafts and trades. And the reading of the declaration of independence. Several bands put on performances in the background. They enjoyed food and carnival games. The fireworks will go off later well a few things are more american on the 4th and the soap box derby. And gravity races were in fayotteville finish line. Its a lot of fun. The phillies are playing in the pittsburgh. How is it going . Not so good. Patient hopefully. No, this is not a season to celebrate. Like fireworks over what is it about july 4th for the phillies they lost once on july 4th. Coincidence or not it came in pittsburgh. That is where the phils are facing the pirates. Fernandez has won one game in may. Phils down 10. Josh harrison singles. And he brings in another run. Mercer a run in the center. First overall pick last year. He suffered an injury in kentucky. Now its time to show what he can do. You know, it has been a long year and a half. I have been itching at it to getting back. I am going to play hard. What i can do. Everything defensively. We will make it simple and easy for him as well. Everything is but the easy. Germany and france. He pummels it off of his head. It in. The four straight semi finals. France is not so impressed. They play the brazil. [talking over eacin the colombi. Brazil beats colombia 21. They are going crazy tonight. They go on to face the germans. They have not lost the match until the end of may. They keep it going down in dallas. Speaking of being on a roll. What is more romantic than proposing to your girlfriend on july 4th and then stuffing your face with hot dogs. Joey chestnut proposes to his girlfriend then he says yes to eating 61 hot dogs at the coney island eating contest. I dont know why she said yes. He was short of the record. Its good that she kissed him before the hot dogs. Just the thought. And in radnor township they are dazzled by the show. They had bouncy houses. Dazzled by the show. They had bouncy houses. It was the final gathering of when you enjoy the simplest and truest things. Py asking for nothing more than what youve got. Look at your swimming pools. Theyll never be enough. Like your fancy watches and your big cars, one day you realize that what matters is not the size of your car. Its the size of your yacht. A lot of fireworks and plenty ever barbecues going on. Melissa magee you have a lot of pressure. Things are starting to improve. They look good. Showing what is going on the double scan radar the rain that we had earlier today for the coastal communities are pushing offshore. We have clearing conditions on the way. Well show you the picture outside. This is where everyone is at fourth of july at the ben franklin parkway. Comfortable conditions. The sky is turning blue. And a lot of folks are getting ready for the free concert on the parkway. Coming in at 76. Wilmington 75. Out in the poconos 65. In sea isle 75. Trenton 75. Here is satellite 6 along with action radar, you can see this is what is left of hurricane arthur. Its a category 1 storm. Winds at 80 milesanhour. This is moving to the north east at 25 milesanhour. Its not a good beach day. Boston is getting hammered with heavy rainfall. The conditions will improve for the rest of our Holiday Weekend. You have High Pressure that is situated over the western sections of michigan. Its over the ohio veal. Valley. We have the fireworks forecast for you. Its clear. A bit of a northwest wind to contend with. 12 to 20 milesanhour sustained. 7 00 p. M. , 76. 11 00 tonight. This is cool for the month of july. Dropping to 69. Keep that in mind. The rip current that is a big concern. The ocean temperature is 59 degrees arthur is turning up the seas there. At the inland locations at the beach and shore high of 79. 81 on sunday. With High Pressure in control. Plenty of sunshine to enjoy. Up north you head for your weekend. Saturday is 75. It beautiful as we get into sunday. A high of 78. Here is call from accuweather. Its clearing. Breezy, a chill in the air. 62 in center city. We have you covered as you kickstart your Holiday Weekend on saturday. 6 00 in the morning or 8 00, 66. Bright sunshine. 11 00 a. M. , 75. Bumping up to 82 at 5 00 in the early evening. Here is the exclusive sevenday forecast. 86. Hot and turning humid on monday a high of 92. On tuesday it stays humid a high of 94. After noon thunderstorm is likely. A high of 90. We are tracking the popup showers and storms. 86 on friday. All in all the Holiday Weekend is looking good. Finally the action cam stopped by the Perfect Place by an allamerican cookout. They were serving up dogs and burkeburgers. A History Lesson about the key role in securing americans freedom. World news with diane sawyer and action news continues at 10 00 on phl17 with Ducis Rodgers and adam joseph. Join us at action news at 11 00 on channel~6 action news. And for the entire Action News Team i am monica malpass. Have a good night. Happy 4th of july. What can i get you . [customer] oh, sorry. I was daydreaming. 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