Brazil Fest on Martha’s Vineyard has been postponed for a second time this year over immigration raid concerns, but this time the event is postponed indefinitely.

The host of the festival, the Building Bridges Coalition, postponed the initial June 1 event date due to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids that occurred a few days prior, coalition member Paula Reidbord said.

The event was rescheduled for Oct. 12 in hopes of being able to put on the second annual event after a successful first year, Reidbord said.

“Due to the current uncertainty and fear surrounding ICE raids, we conducted a survey to collectively decide if we should proceed with the event or not. The majority decided it was not the right time,” Reidbord said.

The coalition received survey responses from 10% of i

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