Redwood City Reaffirms Support for Immigrant Communities Ahead of Día de los Muertos Celebration

Redwood City, CA - Redwood City reaffirms support for immigrant communities ahead of today's Día de los Muertos celebration.

"As Courthouse Square is prepared for Día de los Muertos, a time to honor our ancestors and celebrate cultural traditions, I want to reaffirm Redwood City's unwavering commitment to serving all community members, regardless of immigration status," says Mayor Martínez Saballos.

"Redwood City has a rich cultural heritage. Generations of families have come here in search of opportunity, contributing their labor, culture, and values to the community we call 'home'. Our strength and character is rooted in its diversity, and the stories of past immigrants and newcomers.

"Today, we continue to shape our community to be welcoming and safe for all neighbors, regardless of their immigration status. Redwood City fully complies with the California Values Act (SB 54). City employees, including Police Officers, do not ask about immigration status when providing services, and the Redwood City Police Department does not enforce federal civil immigration laws.

"These practices reflect our deep commitment to standing united against hate and discrimination, and to maintaining a community where every resident feels respected and included. Our focus remains on ensuring public safety, providing city services, and building trust and belonging among all who live, work, study, or visit Redwood City.

We look forward to seeing you at this year's celebration."

To learn more about resources available to all San Mateo County residents, please visit: https://www.smcgov.org/ceo/immigrant-services. If residents believe they see immigration enforcement activity in their neighborhood, they are urged to call the Rapid Response Hotline-available 24/7-to verify any activity before sharing information: (203) 666-4472.

The Día de los Muertos Celebration takes place on Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Courthouse Square (2200 Broadway), hosted by Casa Círculo Cultural and the San Mateo County History Museum in collaboration with the Redwood City Parks & Arts Foundation.