Planned Road Closure: Friday, Nov. 26 for Niles Festival of Lights Tree Lighting and Parade

All roads will be closed from approximately 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Friday, November 26, 2021. The following roads and public parking lots will be included in the road closures:

• Niles Blvd., between 37831 Niles Blvd. near ”J” Street and Hillview in both directions. The intersection of Hillview will remain open for traffic.
• Iron Horse Lane between “J” Street and “F” Street
• “D” Street, “E” Street, “F” Street, “G” Street, “H” Street and “I” Street, between Second Street and Niles Blvd.
• Sullivan Underpass
• Large City parking lot
• Small City parking lot
• J Street between Niles Blvd. and Second Street will close at the time of the tree lighting at approximately 6:00 pm and will remain closed until approximately 10:00 pm.
• Vehicles will not be allowed to enter Niles on Niles Blvd. (off Mission Blvd.) after 5:30 pm and Niles will only be accessible via Nursery Ave. and Niles Blvd. from the north during the parade.

The following roads will remain open:

• Nursery Avenue
• Niles Blvd. on the north-side of Hillview Drive
• Hillview Drive
• Second Street

Please take extra precaution while driving in the area, as organizers expect a large attendance, many of whom will be children. Detour signs, City staff, and volunteers will be on site to help divert drivers around the road closures. Arriving early and carpools are highly recommended. No chairs are allowed on the sidewalk or spectator area until 12:00 pm noon on Friday, November 26.

Event information

Community events are currently allowed by the State and the County. The City of Fremont and the Fremont Police Department would like to remind everyone to practice mask wearing, social distancing, and other health protocols when possible and when required. Adherence to any State and Regional Health Order in effect on the day of the events will be required. For latest information, please visit the Alameda County’s COVID-19 webpage.