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Cinco de Mayo celebration canceled over immigration crackdown fears
Posted on 3/19/17 at 4:02 pm
Posted on 3/19/17 at 4:02 pm
Bummer
El Carnaval de Puebla, a major Cinco De Mayo celebration in Philadelphia, has been canceled following recent federal immigration crackdowns, organizers said.
Edgar Ramirez told a local NBC affiliate that as many as 15,000 people gather for the annual parade through South Philadelphia, marking the city's largest Cinco de Mayo celebration.
Ramirez told NBC the decision was "sad but responsible" amid reports of more immigration enforcement arrests on the part of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Ramirez said that the Mexican-American community, including both legal and illegal residents, was disheartened by reports of large-scale arrests.
"The group of six organizers decided to cancel unanimously,” Ramirez said. “Everyone is offended by the actions of ICE. They did not feel comfortable holding the event."
The Carnaval de Puebla celebrates the May 5, 1862, Battle of Puebla, at which Mexican forces defeated French invaders.
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El Carnaval de Puebla, a major Cinco De Mayo celebration in Philadelphia, has been canceled following recent federal immigration crackdowns, organizers said.
Edgar Ramirez told a local NBC affiliate that as many as 15,000 people gather for the annual parade through South Philadelphia, marking the city's largest Cinco de Mayo celebration.
Ramirez told NBC the decision was "sad but responsible" amid reports of more immigration enforcement arrests on the part of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Ramirez said that the Mexican-American community, including both legal and illegal residents, was disheartened by reports of large-scale arrests.
"The group of six organizers decided to cancel unanimously,” Ramirez said. “Everyone is offended by the actions of ICE. They did not feel comfortable holding the event."
The Carnaval de Puebla celebrates the May 5, 1862, Battle of Puebla, at which Mexican forces defeated French invaders.
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Posted on 3/19/17 at 4:03 pm to Jbird
Oh no! The people that aren't legally supposed to be here can't get drunk in celebrate in our streets.
Posted on 3/19/17 at 4:05 pm to Jbird
Posted on 3/19/17 at 4:06 pm to Deuces
I thought real Mexicans bitched about Cinco de Mayo parties and get butthurt about it not being a real holiday? 
This post was edited on 3/19/17 at 4:22 pm
Posted on 3/19/17 at 4:09 pm to Eighteen
Damn, would have been a great place to round them up.
Posted on 3/19/17 at 4:10 pm to Deuces
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Oh no! The people that aren't legally supposed to be here can't get drunk in celebrate in our streets.
Normally I'm with you, but maybe we should make a one day exception and party with them. This is a celebration of the French getting their arses kicked after all!
We can get them the next day!
Posted on 3/19/17 at 4:10 pm to Jbird
Ocho Noviembre
Posted on 3/19/17 at 4:11 pm to Deuces
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Oh no! The people that aren't legally supposed to be here can't get drunk in celebrate in our streets
One fewer amateur day. Fine with me.
Posted on 3/19/17 at 4:12 pm to Jbird
ICE ICE Baby
Posted on 3/19/17 at 4:13 pm to Deuces
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The people that aren't legally supposed to be here can't get drunk in celebrate in our streets.
Or the legal people here can't celebrate their vibrant culture. Yes, it's not the most law abiding of cultures, but Mexican culture is fun, and we're the only other country that appreciates it. Sorry, but let people have their Cinco De Mayo parties.
I want to live in a free country, and let's have fun with it. It is fun to get drunk with Mexicans, because they know how to party. Partying is the only point of Cinco De Mayo, so let's celebrate Mexican culture for that day. It's not like Saudi Arabia or anything.
Posted on 3/19/17 at 4:13 pm to Jbird
No puede ser!
Posted on 3/19/17 at 4:13 pm to Eighteen
I thought it was a celebration of some little town that somehow morphed into a big mexican party day 
Posted on 3/19/17 at 4:17 pm to Jbird
Oh Ghee we are not going to celebrate Mexican Independence in Philadelphia, I am just shocked, what Bull shite, don't you wish the French had won
Posted on 3/19/17 at 4:17 pm to Jbird
Posted on 3/19/17 at 4:17 pm to Jbird
Posted on 3/19/17 at 4:18 pm to Mulat
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Oh Ghee we are not going to celebrate Mexican Independence in Philadelphia, I am just shocked, what Bull shite, don't you wish the French had won
Then don't have the balls to celebrate St Patrick's Day then, a-hole.
Posted on 3/19/17 at 4:20 pm to Jbird
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El Carnaval de Puebla, a major Cinco De Mayo celebration in Philadelphia, has been canceled following recent federal immigration crackdowns, organizers said.
They can carry their asses back to Mexico and have it.
Posted on 3/19/17 at 4:20 pm to OMLandshark
Melt Baby, gonna be a LONG LONG 16 Years, maybe you'll be dead by then, we can only hope Posted on 3/19/17 at 4:21 pm to Jbird
Progress is occurring!!
Posted on 3/19/17 at 4:22 pm to OMLandshark
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Then don't have the balls to celebrate St Patrick's Day then, a-hole.
I didn't realize that the Irish illegal alien problem was a major concern.
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