Recent immigration raids throughout Southern California are prompting some cities to cancel July 4th celebrations. Cancelled events include the Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Summer Block Party in downtown Los Angeles, Whittier’s Freedom Walk, the City of Cudahy’s July 4th celebration, and all scheduled events through July 10 in Bell Gardens.

Other events in predominantly Hispanic communities, such as Bell Gardens, Cudahy, and Boyle Heights, have also been scrapped or delayed.

Fear and frustration over immigration raids across Southern California are leading to the cancellation or delay of Independence Day celebrations in several cities across the region.