Multiple Latino heritage events in Oregon have either canceled celebrations or moved them online amid fears of increased immigration enforcement.
But the annual Fiesta Latina en el Parque event at North Clackamas Park in Milwaukie was held normally on Saturday. Hundreds gathered to listen to music, enjoy food and celebrate Latino culture.
Those in attendance could participate in dance classes and play lotería, a Mexican game similar to bingo. One of the main attractions was mariachi singer Gemanereida Barragán-Cruz, 19, of Portland. Her powerful voice rang throughout the park, singing classics like “Bésame Mucho.”…