Chicago’s annual Cinco De Mayo parade was abruptly halted and canceled Sunday amid reports of gang-related violence near the route, according to Chicago police.

Police made the announcement Sunday afternoon shortly after the parade had been scheduled to get underway. Citing an “abundance of caution,” officials said that the parade was canceled following reports of large-scale fights in the area.

  • @TIMMAY
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    45 months ago

    my ignorant ass thought that sarapes were called ponchos until I looked it up just now, thanks for helping me be less dumb