Riverside Communities
Riverside has a very rich community structure. With economics surrounding Hollywood and education, these are the two areas where you can see the maximum activity. Community hospitals like the Riverside Community Hospital and the Parkview Community Hospital stand tall in the service that they provide the community.
The Riverside Festival of Lights that is celebrated around Mission Inn Hotel and Spa in the downtown area is celebrated by all community groups with equal gusto. The Festival of Trees held at the Riverside Convention Center is another very popular city event. Other events such as the Riverside Airshow, The Riverside Dickens Festival and the Riverside International Film Festival are only some of the special occasions that one can enjoy in the city.
The churches also form a major part of the community activity in Riverside. One of the oldest community services takes place in the outdoor at the top of Mt. Rubidoux during Easter. In December there is also the celebration at the same location that promotes awareness for Juan Diego's walk up to the Tepeyac where he is known to have seen an apparition of Marian. Interestingly, the city also has its community of atheists and agnostics.