The city of Everett, Massachusetts says it is canceling its upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month festival due to concerns about potential Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids.

The fourth annual Fiesta Del Rio scheduled for Sept. 20 at Rivergreen Park was set to highlight Hispanic-owned businesses, organizations and cultural programs in Everett.

"We know how much this event means to our city. It's a celebration of culture, music, food and togetherness," the city said in social media posts . "But with the recent ICE raids in our region, many of our friends and neighbors are feeling fear and uncertainty."

Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria said it was supposed to be a day of celebration. "Those who were going to be cooking for us, the food, the restaurants and the entertainment, just felt ve

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