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Fontana Days is an annual community celebration
hosted by the Exchange Club. Its traditions date back to 1913 with
the founding of the community. The philosophy behind the
festivities is to build community spirit by giving residents a
reason to get together. The four day event consists of a parade,
car show, Hen Derby, carnival with rides/games, and a wide variety
of food and merchandise booths featured by local merchants and
service clubs.
The highlight of Fontana Days is the parade
which attracts many participants from Southern California, as well
as local school bands, drill teams, tall flags, and many other
categories. This event involves the entire community, and all are
welcome to participate.
Prior to the parade, the Community Services
Division of the City of Fontana sponsors a Half Marathon and 5K
Run/Race Walk which is touted as being the world's fastest half
marathon course in the world.
All proceeds garnered from the event are
channeled back into the community supporting local programs for
the young and elderly alike.
The City of Fontana brightens the cultural
future of the Inland Empire with its spectacular Civic Auditorium,
a city owned and operated 1,000 seat auditorium and arts center.
The arts play an important role in the development of a well
rounded community, and we are committed to facilitating them by
contributing to the cultural environment. The purpose is to
provide cultural activity in the area of music, film, dance, and
theater by presenting special events, series, and educational
outreach programs which generate and encourage creativity.
The Civic Auditorium is the ideal venue for
produced entertainment, community activities, corporate
presentations and all media designed functions throughout the
region. It is an exciting resource for the City of Fontana and
surrounding communities. It represents an important symbol of
civic pride within the city and has become the dynamic focal point
of creative activities for all the citizens of Fontana and the
Inland Empire. |
