Chicago forced to cancel Cinco de Mayo parade due to gang violence
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Chicago forced to cancel Cinco de Mayo parade due to gang violence
Families in Democrat-run Chicago hoping to enjoy a Cinco de Mayo parade will have to wait until next year after the city canceled the festivities due to "gang violence." The Chicago Police Department (CPD) announced Sunday that the Cinco de Mayo parade was canceled "out of an abundance of caution to protect the safety of all in attendance, including families and children." Families were forced to pack up and head home after reports of large-scale fights in the area. "This decision was made in...
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