California Storm | Winds disrupt holiday events in Sacramento [Video]

SACRAMENTO, California — A powerful windstorm expected to sweep through Northern California is causing disruptions to popular holiday events in Sacramento. While some organizers have decided to cancel their celebrations, others remain hopeful the festivities will continue as planned despite the stormy conditions.

One of the most notable cancellations is the Sacramento Santa Parade. Event organizers posted on social media that the forecasted weather made it unsafe to hold the event this year.

Meanwhile, organizers of the Imaginarium Sacramento at Cal Expo, featuring 5 million LED lights, are determined to keep their lights on for visitors.

Despite the challenges posed by the wind, the event will remain open this weekend. Operations Manager Gina Freschi explained that the event’s anchoring system helps keep the displays secure during strong winds, which is why they are confident the lights will shine on Saturday.

“We have …