The city of Springfield, Ohio, beset by allegations that an influx of 20,000 Haitian migrants has harmfully impacted residents, has canceled its annual cultural festival amid “threats and safety concerns.”

“In light of recent threats and safety concerns, the city of Springfield has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s CultureFest celebration,” the city wrote in a Facebook post. “The decision was made with the utmost consideration for the safety and well-being of our community and event participants.

“CultureFest, scheduled for Sept. 27-28, is an event that celebrates diversity, arts, and local culture. City officials, in consultation with local and state law enforcement, determined that canceling the event is the most responsible course of action to prevent any potential risks to attendees, staff, vendors and volunteers.”

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