"Long Beach has canceled this year's Dia de los Muertos Parade out of an abundance of caution related to community fears about possible federal immigration raids, officials said. The decision to cancel the parade came at the request of Councilmember Mary Zendejas, who represents the First District, where the annual parade takes place. This decision did not come lightly, Zendejas said in a Friday, Sept. 12, statement, and was a result of concerns related to activities in the region being conducted by federal law enforcement."
"While the city is not aware of federal enforcement activity targeting the parade, officials said, the decision to cancel this year's Day of the Dead event was made out of precaution and to address fears raised by community members, especially those who would be impacted by federal enforcement actions. Costumed figures march past the Long Beach Convention Center during the Dia de los Muertos parade on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, on Pine Avenue in Long Beach."
Long Beach canceled this year's Dia de los Muertos parade out of precaution due to community fears of possible federal immigration raids. The cancellation was requested by Councilmember Mary Zendejas, who represents the First District where the parade is held. Zendejas said the decision did not come lightly and stemmed from concerns about regional federal law enforcement activities. City officials said they are not aware of any federal enforcement activity targeting the parade. The cancellation aimed to address fears among community members, particularly those who could be affected by federal enforcement actions. Previous parades featured costumed figures, folklorico dancers, Grupo Folklorico Huaxyacac, horseback riders and Danza Azteca performances.
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