MILWAUKEE — A beloved Milwaukee tradition celebrating Mexican Independence Day will be put on hold this year, leaving community members disappointed and searching for alternative ways to honor their heritage.

The United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS), the nonprofit organization that hosts the annual parade and festival on Milwaukee's south side near Oklahoma Avenue, announced on Facebook that it would pause this year's celebration to prioritize direct services to the community amid federal funding uncertainty.

"While we navigate a challenging landscape for nonprofits, particularly considering current and anticipated federal funding constraints tied to the broader political climate, pausing this event will allow us to focus short-term resources where our impact on individuals, fa

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