Amid escalating concerns in Los Angeles and the greater area due to immigration enforcement, some Independence Day festivities have been canceled or postponed.
Events boasting fireworks shows and a display of Fourth of July celebrations have been impacted by the raids out of an abundance of caution. In recent weeks, brazen federal operations have been conducted, prompting protests that have sometimes resulted in clashes with law enforcement.
As a result, the following festivities have made changes:
- Gloria Molina Grand Park, Downtown Los Angeles – Its summer block party has been postponed;
- East LA Rockin’ 4th of July – The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation announced it’s canceled this year;
- Summer Movies & Concerts, Peter F. Schabarum Regional Park in Rowland Heights – The series is postponed;
- Palm Park in Whittier – The 4th of July Freedom Walk has been canceled. A fireworks show will still be held that evening at York Field;
- Cudahy – The city announced its Independence Day Celebration has been postponed;
- Bell Gardens – All scheduled events through July 10, including its Independence Day celebration, have been canceled;
- Huntington Park – Its Fourth of July event has been postponed.
The cities that have postponed their events have not said when they plan to reschedule them.
For a look at ongoing Fourth of July celebrations in Southern California, click here.