Planned Road Closure on Friday, November 25 for Niles Festival of Lights Tree Lighting and Parade

This year’s Niles Tree Lighting and Festival of Lights Parade will be held on Friday, November 25, 2022.  The event begins with the tree lighting at 6:00 pm followed by the Festival of Lights Holiday Parade at 6:30 pm.

The following roads will be closed from approximately 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Friday, November 25, 2022:

• Niles Boulevard, between “J” Street and Hillview in both directions. The intersection of Hillview will remain open for traffic.
• Iron Horse Lange between “J” Street and “F” Street
• “D” Street, “E” Street, “F” Street, “G” Street, “H” Street and “I” Street, between Second Street and Niles Boulevard
• Iron Horse Lane between “F” Street and “J” Street
• Sullivan Underpass
• Large City parking lot next to Niles Town Plaza
• Small City parking lot next to Niles Town Plaza
• J Street between Niles Boulevard 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 Boulevard (off Mission Boulevard) after 5:30 pm and Niles will only be accessible via Nursery Avenue and Niles Boulevard from the north during the parade.

The following roads will remain open:

• Nursery Avenue
• Niles Boulevard 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 on Friday, November 25, 2022. View additional safety tips and guidelines.

​NO BACKPACKS ALLOWED AT THE PARADE. During this parade and all other Fremont events, the City of Fremont asks all community members to remain aware of their surroundings and report suspicious activity. "If you see something, say something."  

If you see suspicious behavior or situations, do not confront the individuals involved. In a non-emergency, call Fremont Police Department at 510-790-6800 option 3 or TEXT-A-TIP: text “TIP FREMONTPD” followed by your message to 888-777. In an emergency or to report a crime in progress, please dial 9-1-1.