The streets of Fremont will echo with celebration as the Niles Tree Lighting and Festival of Lights Parade draws near, an event set for Friday, November 29, and shared on social media by the Fremont Police Department. Festivities are scheduled to kick off at 6 p.m. with the lighting of the tree, and the shimmering parade will follow at 6:30 p.m., beckoning families to the historic Niles district with a promise of holiday spectacle.
With the parade’s arrival, select roadways will be sealed off from the hum of daily traffic, starting at noon and lasting until 9 p.m., restricting movement on Niles Blvd., from “J” St to Hillview Dr, with the intersection of Hillview remaining open for those passing through, the closure also encompasses Iron Horse Lane between “J” St and “F” St, several blocks on “D,” “E,” “F,” “G,” “H,” and “I” Street between Second St and Niles Blvd, Iron Horse Lane again between “F” St and “J” St, the underpass by Sullivan, and adjacent city parking lots next to Niles Town Plaza, as per the
Fremont Police Department
.
Despite the extensive closures, motorists will find respite as routes such as Nursery Ave., the northern section of Niles Blvd. beyond Hillview Drive, Hillview Drive itself, and Second Street remain navigable through the event duration. In anticipation of heavy attendance, police encourage visitors to plan for early arrival and consider carpooling options.
Attendees are advised that chairs cannot claim space on the sidewalk or viewing areas before 10 a.m. on the day of the event, and any premature placement will be met with removal, ensuring that sidewalks remain unobstructed for setup efforts. Furthermore, attendees should be mindful of their belongings as backpacks and large bags are not welcomed in the crowd, all subject to search, and drones are expressly forbidden from airspace above the event, maintaining safety and complying with regulations laid out by event organizers.
With a broad audience, including young children, the
Fremont Police Department
emphasizes the importance of vigilance. They encourage reporting suspicious activity but urge the public not to engage directly with possible threats. Instead, non-emergency concerns can be communicated by calling (510) 790-6800 option 3 or using the TEXT-A-TIP service, sending messages to 888-777 initiated with “TIP FREMONTPD.” In urgent situations or if witnessing a crime in progress, dial 9-1-1 immediately.
Planned Road Closures for the Niles Tree Lighting and Festival of Lights Parade on Friday, November 29, 2024.
This year’s Niles Tree Lighting and Festival of Lights Parade will be held on Friday, November 29, 2024. The event begins with the tree lighting at 6:00 p.m. followed by…
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