As ICE Arrest Fears Cancel Events Elsewhere, Lafayette Latino Festival Goes On

Lafayette’s Tippecanoe Latino Festival proceeded with music, food and community services despite heightened immigration enforcement fears that have prompted cancellations of similar events in other cities. Organizers framed holding the event as an act of resilience and a way to connect attendees with local resources. The story ties into a multi-state pattern of Latino cultural event cancellations linked to concerns over stepped-up ICE arrests ahead of Hispanic Heritage Month.