Fontana, CA — Hundreds of residents gathered at the intersection of Sierra Avenue and Foothill Boulevard in Fontana on June 14 for a “No Kings” anti-ICE protest, part of a nationwide demonstration opposing President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.

The event, held from noon to approximately 8 p.m., drew a diverse crowd — from families with young children to seniors.

Attendance remained steady throughout the day, with several hundred participants visible at any one time.

“I’ve been here since 12:30 pm. It’s been calm, upbeat and peaceful,” said one protester during the early hours of the demonstration.

Participants carried signs bearing slogans such as “Hate won’t make America great” and “We the People of Fontana Say No Kings,” echoing the broader movement’s opposition to authoritarianism and ICE operations.

Traffic along Foothill Boulevard momentarily slowed as protesters and supportive motorists exchanged friendly honks.

The interactions remained positive, with some drivers stopping to distribute bottled water to the crowd.

Some participants handed out water, juice and light snacks from coolers that they brought from home.

“We want to make sure everyone stays safe,” one protester told Inland Valley News, noting the group’s focus on keeping attendees hydrated and energized under the hot afternoon sun.

At around 5:34 p.m., an accident temporarily disrupted the event. A woman riding a bicycle accidentally collided with the side of a passing vehicle at the corner of Sierra Avenue.

Emergency personnel, supported by Fontana police, responded swiftly. The cyclist was transported via ambulance to a nearby hospital.

Police assisted with traffic control at the scene and then departed after the situation stabilized.

Her condition has not been publicly released.

Despite the incident, organizers and attendees described the demonstration as overwhelmingly peaceful.

The event was one of several in Fontana and the wider Inland Empire region marking the nationwide “No Kings” day of action on June 14.

Other Inland Empire events included large gatherings in Claremont, Riverside, San Bernardino, Pomona and Rancho Cucamonga.

The “No Kings” protests spanned more than 2,000 cities nationwide and were timed to coincide with Flag Day and President Trump’s birthday.

Organizers and several media outlets reported that the demonstrations, which protested what they describe as authoritarianism and expanded immigration enforcement, may have drawn more than 5 million participants.

While major metropolitan areas such as Los Angeles and San Francisco reported clashes between protesters and law enforcement, the Fontana demonstration remained calm and free of conflict.

Fontana police reported no arrests or citations related to the protest, aside from their involvement in facilitating medical aid.

As the sun set, the crowd began to thin, and volunteers cleaned the area, collecting signs and remaining water bottles.

One young volunteer summed up the mood as the event wrapped up.

“We showed up peacefully, we supported one another, and we made a statement,” he said. “The city really showed up and showed out.”

The protest’s message, amplified through signage, chants and community care, echoed clearly through the streets: “We the People of Fontana Say No Kings.”