The parade was set to take place on May 2, the Saturday before Cinco de Mayo. LULAC said the 2027 parade is still on.
HOUSTON — The League of United Latin American Citizens announced that it canceled its annual Cinco de Mayo parade in Houston due to concerns over the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The parade was set to take place on May 2, the Saturday before Cinco de Mayo.
“This decision was made after careful consideration by the Parade Committee in response to growing concerns surrounding ICE enforcement activity and its potential impact on the safety and well-being of participating families,” LULAC said in a news release.
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The parade committee voted to cancel this year’s parade “out of an abundance of caution.” The cancellation is for this year’s parade only.
“We understand the disappointment this may cause to participants, sponsors, schools, and community partners who have supported this event year after year. We share that disappointment. However, leadership requires making difficult decisions when circumstances demand it,” the news release said.
LULAC said it wasn’t willing to put children, family members, volunteers or participants at risk.
“While Cinco de Mayo is an important cultural celebration that honors heritage, pride, and community unity, no event outweighs the responsibility we have to protect our families,” LULAC said.
The 2027 parade is still on, according to LULAC.
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