EVERETT, Mass. —

Citing an ongoing federal immigration crackdown , the city of Everett announced Thursday the cancellation of an upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month event — the fourth annual Fiesta Del Rio.

"We believe it would not be right to hold a celebration at a time when members of our community may not feel safe attending," Mayor Carlo de Maria wrote in a statement posted to social media . Latest Forecast

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Fiesta Del Rio was scheduled to be held at Rivergreen Park on Sept. 20. The free event was promoted with offers of live music and available international food.

"We remain committed to celebrating our city’s diversity in the future, and we will look for other ways to come together as one community," de Maria's message said.

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