Coverage dated October 20, 2026

Fresno Chaffee Zoo cancels Día de los Muertos festival amid ICE surge

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The Fresno Chaffee Zoo canceled its annual Día de los Muertos celebration this year due to increased ICE activity and concerns for the safety of the immigrant community.

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ABC 30 Fresno
Fresno Chaffee Zoo cancels Día de los Muertos for community safety (opens ABC 30 Fresno)
Published Oct 20, 2026
ABC 30 Fresno's feed description
The Fresno Chaffee Zoo is pulling plans for a Día de los Muertos event after speaking with its partners that serve the immigrant community.
New York Post
Fresno zoo cancels popular Mexican celebration to protect immigrants (opens New York Post)
Published Oct 20, 2026
New York Post's feed description
The zoo announced it would cancel its popular Day of the Dead event over immigration safety.
Your Central Valley
Fresno Chaffee Zoo cancels Día de los Muertos festival amid ICE surge (opens Your Central Valley)
Published Oct 20, 2026
Your Central Valley's feed description
The Fresno Chaffee Zoo canceled its annual Día de los Muertos celebration this year due to increased ICE activity and concerns for the safety of the immigrant community.