DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) - Iowa’s Latino Heritage Festival in Des Moines went on without any problems for its first day Saturday, despite concerns stemming from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s agencies being spotted in Des Moines and eastern Iowa this week, KCCI reports.

The annual festival kicked off Saturday, showcasing Latin American culture with food, dance, music, and more.

“We want to, at the same time, educate folks on what we contribute to our city, our state, and our country,” said Joe Gonzalez, the Latino Heritage Festival’s executive director.

Day one of the festival began just one day after a major ICE operation ended with agents detaining Des Moines Public Schools’ superintendent, Dr. Ian Roberts.

Gonzalez tells KCCI, he and his fellow organizers never considere

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