Over 20 Longmont residents paraded down Main Street south of 10th Avenue on Monday donned in green, red and white and bearing signs for a “day without immigrants.”

Shane Chatfield, who lives right up the street from where people were marching, said that he had begun walking along Main Street at 10 a.m. Monday, carrying a sign, when some Latino families in the area saw and ended up joining him.

“The deportations affect all of us,” said Chatfield. “They might not have done any raids up here in Longmont, but ICE is all around town. … It’s all of our families and all of our friends. It’s people that I work with and love. It’s not OK.”

About 5:30 p.m., motorists honked their horns as they passed by the crowd, which had settled outside of Carniceria El Cerrito, a small grocery and butcher shop at 936 Main St.

The honks were met with echoed cheers and enthusiasm.

“The store right there that we’re in front of, it’s got a sign on the door that says if anyone sees ICE that they can alert a phone number,” said Chatfield. “Luckily, they’re closed today because that was the whole idea, to stay home today.”

Chatfield noted that that America’s workforce is composed of many immigrants and how without them, businesses could cease to function.

To mark the day without immigrants, businesses across the country, from day care centers to grocery stores to hair salons, closed in a loosely organized day of protest against President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.

Soley Martinez, a resident of Longmont for 23 years, said she was in attendance on Main Street to protest mass deportations happening across the country.

“Honestly, it affects me, it does. And not just me but my whole family, and I want to support my heritage,” said Martinez.

Martinez then offered a message to fellow immigrants who are fearful of being detained by ICE — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

“Don’t be afraid,” said Martinez. “Know your rights, don’t sign anything and ask for a lawyer.”

Yaretzi Mora, also a Longmont local, said she came to support her family and to convey her feelings on the matter.

“I’m here because I came to speak up for my family and all the people that are being affected by this new situation,” said Mora. “I want to let people know that this is hurting people and separating families.”

Mora said that although it’s heartbreaking to see, she’s striving to remain optimistic and hopes others will do the same.

“Try to stay positive,” said Mora. “Even if it’s hard, we’ve done it before. I hope everybody stays safe.”

The Associated Press contributed to this article.