Fontana Daily Local Headlines: Black History Month Weekend & Community Calendar

Fontana’s calendar is packed heading into the weekend, with two big Black History Month gatherings and a business mixer that’s likely to draw a solid cross-section of local organizations.

Black History Month Parade & Expo (Saturday)

The city’s Black History Month Parade & Expo is set for Saturday, Feb. 28, running 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The parade route is listed along Citrus Avenue (between Summit Avenue and Sierra Lakes Parkway), with the expo area taking place in the Home Depot parking lot on Sierra Lakes Parkway. Expect street activity and slower traffic near the route during the morning and early afternoon.

• When: Saturday, Feb. 28, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Where: Citrus Ave corridor and Sierra Lakes Parkway expo area

Jazz Fest: A Black History Celebration (Saturday)

Also on Saturday, the city is hosting a free Jazz Fest at the Miller Park Amphitheater in the late afternoon and evening. The event is billed as family-friendly, with live music, community dance performances, an art demonstration, artisan vendors, and food options. If you’re going, plan for a park-style setup with lawn chairs or blankets.

• When: Saturday, Feb. 28, 3:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Where: Miller Park Amphitheater, 17002 Arrow Blvd.
• Cost: Free

Business networking at Stage Red (Friday morning)

For local business owners and anyone trying to make new connections, a February business networking meeting is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 27, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Stage Red on Sierra Avenue. The listing notes registration through the local chamber.

Also on the arts calendar

The High School Artist Showcase continues at the Art Depot Gallery through March 8, highlighting work from local students and offering a low-key option for a weekend stop-in.

Sources

• https://www.fontanaca.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=7088
• https://www.fontanaca.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=7103
• https://www.fontanaca.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=7104
• https://fontanaca.gov/160/Fontana-Arts