Organizers of this year’s Urban Art Fest had a clear message: We’re not going anywhere.

The free celebration brought graffiti art, low-riders, Mexican culture and support for immigrants to Riverfront Park. It’s put on by Latinos Unidos Siempre , a youth-led Salem-based nonprofit organization and activist group.

Amid escalating immigration enforcement and deportations, the 2025 event was themed “Aquí estamos, y no nos vamos!”, which in English translates to “We are here to stay!”

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