Long Beach has canceled this year’s Día 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

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