Police Alert Downtown Businesses to Weekend Demonstrations

Downtown business owners have been notified about two upcoming demonstrations scheduled for this weekend. In a letter from Police Chief Larry Gonzalez, the Riverside Police Department shared timing and location details to help local businesses prepare.

The first protest is expected to take place Friday, June 13, at noon, beginning at Orange Street and Mission Inn Avenue. The theme of this demonstration is "Protest Against ICE Raids."

The second event is scheduled for Saturday, June 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., on Market Street between Mission Inn and University avenues. This demonstration is part of a coordinated effort across multiple Southern California cities, with the theme "No Kings."

“We are preparing appropriate staffing and operational support to ensure the safety of all participants, residents, and businesses, as well as to maintain public order,” Chief Gonzalez said. “We will continue to closely monitor these planned events and share any important updates as needed.”

In response to the demonstrations, several downtown city facilities will close early Friday at 11 a.m., including City Hall, Riverside Public Utilities' downtown customer service, and the Main Library.

The Main Library will also close early at 4:30 p.m. Saturday.

Businesses are encouraged to stay aware of possible impacts to traffic and pedestrian flow during these times.