A beloved winter parade in Santa Barbara won’t happen this year due to concerns revolving around potential Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity during the festivities, according to organizers.
The Santa Barbara Eastside Society announced Tuesday that the 2025 Milpas Street Holiday Parade, an event that has been held for generations and has long been regarded as a hallmark of the winter season in Eastside Santa Barbara, has been called off.
Organizers cited widespread fear among local Latino residents and participants as well as local leaders, volunteers and immigrant-rights partners…