Día de los Muertos celebrations rise from the dead as ICE arrests continue: ‘It’s important to bring joy in dark times’
Summary
Henderson, Kentucky, and Long Beach, California, are bringing back public Día de los Muertos celebrations after canceling them in 2025 amid fears of immigration enforcement. Organizers say many residents want the events, but ongoing ICE deportation efforts continue to affect whether Latino communities feel safe attending.Key Facts
- Henderson canceled its 2025 celebration after local residents said fears about immigration enforcement would keep them away.
- Henderson’s event began in 2019 and has featured mariachi music, Mexican food, decorated mock graves and face painting.
- Organizers in Henderson said they heard strong support for bringing the celebration back this year.
- Long Beach also decided to hold its festival again after canceling it in 2025 over concerns about immigration enforcement.
- Día de los Muertos honors deceased loved ones, and families build ofrendas, or altars, to welcome their spirits.
- Latinos make up about 5% of Henderson County’s population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
- The article says some cities revived celebrations while others canceled events because of concern about possible ICE raids.
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