To protect crowds from prolonged heat exposure, officials delayed opening the Esplanade until 4 p.m. on July 4th. People waited in line for hours to secure spots close to the performance. Temperatures reached the mid-90s, prompting medical tents to treat several cases of heat exhaustion. Despite the conditions, attendance was near capacity by nightfall.
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