| Public celebrations play a vital role in preserving Latino heritage and cultural identity in US cities, especially those with large immigrant populations. However, amid rising fears over the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement, numerous festivals across the country have been called off — from Pittsburgh’s first-ever local World Cup soccer tournament to Cinco de Mayo parades in Chicago and Philadelphia. Some organizers and participants worry that such events could become targets for raids, as federal agents ramp up arrests of migrants. New analysis of federal data shows that over a third of those detained by ICE in July have no criminal records. The cancellations mark a loss not only for cultural vibrancy and community bonding, but also of critical revenue for immigrant-owned small businesses. Some events, though, have moved forward, partly as an act of resistance. Read more from Linda Poon and myself, today on CityLab: Festivals and Parades Are Canceled Amid US Immigration Anxiety — Arvelisse Bonilla Ramos | 
