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Santa Barbara Holiday Parade Canceled Amid ICE Raid Fears

12/8/2025

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The Milpas Street Holiday Parade in Santa Barbara, California, has been canceled because participants fear Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids.
The parade was scheduled for December 13.
The Santa Barbara Eastside Society cited concerns from participants about potential targeting by federal agents.
Organizers hope to revive the 70-year tradition in 2026 after similar cancellations, including the Dia de los Muertos Parade.

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The Milpas Street Holiday Parade in Santa Barbara, California, has been canceled because participants fear Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids.
The parade was scheduled for December 13.
The Santa Barbara Eastside Society cited concerns from participants about potential targeting by federal agents.
Organizers hope to revive the 70-year tradition in 2026 after similar cancellations, including the Dia de los Muertos Parade.