Street Closures for Belmont’s Centennial Fest on October 24
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 14, 2026
Belmont’s Centennial Celebration is coming up on Saturday, October 24, and several streets will be temporarily closed to accommodate the Centennial Parade and evening drone show. Twin Pines Park will be closed from Friday, 10/23 at 5 p.m. until Sunday, 10/25 at 8 a.m. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we celebrate 100 years of Belmont!
Centennial Parade Street Closures
Saturday, October 24 | 10:30–3:30 p.m.
The following streets will experience temporary closures along the parade route:
- 1040 Alameda de las Pulgas to Ralston Ave
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Ralston Ave from Alameda de las Pulgas to El Camino Real
- Sixth Avenue from Ralston Ave to Oneill Ave (closed the entire day)
The parade will start at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church at 1040 Alameda de las Pulgas, head Northbound on Alameda de las Pulgas, turn right on Ralston Ave., head eastbound on Ralston, and turn right onto Sixth Ave., which will then be set up into a car show.
Residents and businesses along the route should plan ahead for temporary restrictions on vehicle access and allow additional time to reach their destination. Please follow staff directions and signage at the road closures.
 Drone Show Street Closures
Friday, October 23 | 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 24 | 6:00–8:00 p.m.
For the safety of spectators and the drone show operation, parts of Sixth Ave and Emmett Ave, as well as Waltermire St. from Sixth Ave to the front entrance of Safeway (area highlighted within by the orange box in the image below) will be closed to both vehicles and foot traffic during the show and Friday test run. Businesses and residents in the area may experience temporary access restrictions during these times.
We understand these closures may impact residents and businesses in the area and appreciate your cooperation as we celebrate this special milestone for Belmont.
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Media Contact:
Lieutenant Pete Lotti
plotti@belmont.gov
650-595-7412
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