The North Carolina city of CharlotteDue to what organizers described as a difficult immigration environment, the Hispanic Heritage Festival of the Carolinas, which was set to take place for the fourth year at Truist Field in Uptown Charlotte, has been canceled for 2025.
Organizers Cite Safety Concerns
Festival organizers said in a statement that the decision was reached after taking the welfare of the Latino population into account.
According to the organizers, after careful consideration and with the welfare of our community in mind, we have chosen not to host this year’s Hispanic Heritage Festival at the Knights baseball park. Large Latino events in our community have difficulties due to the present immigration situation.
Truist Field’s host team, the Charlotte Knights, acknowledged the festival’s postponement and sent their best wishes to the community and organizers.
ICE Activity Raises Fears in Latino Community
The decision was made during a year when the Charlotte area saw a rise in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities. According to organizers, this has made Latino communities afraid to go to big public events.
Other events have continued despite the cancellation of the Hispanic Heritage Festival. Uptown Charlotte hosted the Festival Colombianot in July, and its organizers emphasized the value of cultural events and the economic impact they had on the community.
Looking Toward 2026
The festival organizers pledged to return in 2026 with a more robust and secure celebration, even though this year’s event was canceled.
The statement said, “We pledge to make our 2026 festival one to remember, and we are incredibly thankful for the love and support we have received from our community over the years.”
They underlined that providing a safe, entertaining, and packed event for guests is their top focus.
WCNC Charlotte published all the specifics of the cancellation.
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