OAKLAND, Calif. - The Unity Council’s 30th annual "Dia de Los Muertos" celebrations in the Fruitvale district are full steam ahead despite fears of federal immigration enforcement.

Gathering of resistance

The festival typically gathers 100,000 people in the Fruitvale, and this year, organizers said it’s about political resistance, reassuring the community that they are prepared.

The 2025 theme is "Aqui estamos, y no nos vamos" which means we’re here and we’re not going anywhere and organizers said they’re prepared with an emergency response plan.

For this community, The Unity Council ’s Caheri Gutierrez said it’s important to celebrate now more than ever.

"We’re using this moment to preserve our culture, to honor tradition, and to stand together united as a form of joyful resistan

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