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Storms cancel ‘Christmas in July!’ Parade of Lights redo this weekend

Posted at 5:57 PM, Jul 21, 2018
and last updated 2018-07-21 19:10:18-04

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — A stormy weekend has forced the cancellation of the 25th annual James River Parade of Lights’ “Christmas in July” celebration planned for Saturday.

Officials said the boat parade, which takes a 14-mile journey down the James River from the city of Richmond to the Varina-Enon Bridge, was called off for boater safety.

“There was a rain date scheduled for Sunday, however more rain is anticipated tomorrow evening, so the rain date also is cancelled,” officials said.

CBS 6 Meteorologist Mike Stone said a coastal storm will bring periods of rain across central and eastern Virginia Saturday. Additionally, a second storm system will approach from the west Sunday into Monday, keeping some occasional showers and storms in the area.

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After winter weather cancelled the event on Dec. 9, county officials planned a summer party dubbed “Christmas in July” to honor the event’s 25th anniversary.

Officials said details for the 2019 Parade of Lights have yet to be determined.