By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/white-house-cites-weather-cancels-annual-july-fourth-picnic Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter White House cites weather, cancels annual July Fourth picnic Nation Jul 4, 2016 3:22 PM EDT WASHINGTON — The White House says it’s canceling its annual Fourth of July picnic and fireworks watch because of rainy weather soaking the nation’s capital. But scheduled performances by rapper Kendrick Lamar and singer-songwriter Janelle Monae will go on indoors. The artists will perform in the White House East Room for an audience of military families, administration staff, and supporters and guests of President Barack Obama and his family. Obama is scheduled to make brief remarks to kick off the evening’s festivities. It’s the second consecutive year that rain has led Obama and his wife, Michelle, to cancel its annual Fourth of July barbecue for military members and their families. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — The White House says it’s canceling its annual Fourth of July picnic and fireworks watch because of rainy weather soaking the nation’s capital. But scheduled performances by rapper Kendrick Lamar and singer-songwriter Janelle Monae will go on indoors. The artists will perform in the White House East Room for an audience of military families, administration staff, and supporters and guests of President Barack Obama and his family. Obama is scheduled to make brief remarks to kick off the evening’s festivities. It’s the second consecutive year that rain has led Obama and his wife, Michelle, to cancel its annual Fourth of July barbecue for military members and their families. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now