The City of Fremont is excited to announce several upcoming community events in the Downtown Area and in the Niles District. Please note the following road closures for each event and plan accordingly.
1. Festival of the Arts: Saturday, August 5 and Sunday, August 6, 2023
The Fremont Festival of the Arts is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, August 5-6 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Several roads in the City's Downtown District will be closed and impacted by the event.
Road Closure: Please note the following road closures from Friday, August 4 from 2:00 p.m. to Sunday, August 7 at 11:59 p.m.
- Paseo Padre Pkwy – between Capitol Ave and Stevenson Blvd
- Liberty Street – between Beacon Ave and Sundale Ave
- Walnut Ave. – between Civic Center Dr & California St
Parking Lot Closure: The following parking lots will be closed from Friday, August 4 from 12:00 p.m. to Sunday, August 6 at 11:59 p.m.
- City Hall Parking Lot
- City of Fremont Family Resources Center (FRC) Parking Lot
- City of Fremont Development Services Center Parking Lot
Event Information:
https://www.fremontfestival.net
2. Hot August Niles Car Show: Sunday, August 13, 2023
The Annual Hot August Niles Car Show will take place on Sunday, August 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Niles District.
Road Closure: The following roads will be closed on Sunday, August 13 from 5:00 a.m. and to reopen by 5:00 p.m.
- Niles Blvd - between "G" Street and "J" Street
- "H" Street - between Second Street and Niles Blvd
- "I" Street - between Second Street and Niles Blvd
- Iron Horse Lane - between "H" and "I" Streets
Parking Lot Closure: The following parking lots will be closed from Saturday, August 13 from 7:00 p.m. to Sunday, August 14 at 5:00 p.m.
- City parking lots next to Niles Plaza
Event information:
https://www.niles.org/product-page/hot-august-car-show-2022
3. Festival of India Mela and Parade: Saturday, August 19 and Sunday, August 20, 2023
The Festival of India will take place at the Fremont Hall of Justice parking lot and surrounding areas in Downtown Fremont on Saturday, August 19 and Sunday, August 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The parade will take on Sunday, August 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Road Closure:
Mela: The following road will be closed from Friday, August 18 at 6:00pm to Monday, August 21 at 6:00am or Sunday, August 20 at 11:59pm
- Walnut Avenue – between Paseo Padre Parkway and Liberty Street
Parade: The following additional road closures will take place on Sunday, August 20 from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the parade.
- Paseo Padre Parkway – between Mowry Ave and Stevenson Blvd
- Liberty Street – between Capitol Ave and Beacon Ave
- Capitol Ave – between State St and Paseo Padre Parkway
- Kearny St – between Stevenson Blvd and Liberty Ave
Parking Lot Closure: The following parking lots will be closed on Sunday, August 20 from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the parade.
- City Hall Parking Lot
- City of Fremont Family Resources Center (FRC) Parking Lot
- City of Fremont Development Services Center Parking Lot
Event Information:
https://fogsv.com/
4. Niles Antique Faire and Flea Market: Sunday, August 27, 2023
The Niles Antique Faire and Flea Market will take place on Sunday, August 27 in the Niles District from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Road Closure: The following roads will be closed on Sunday, August 27 from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Niles Blvd., between “G” Street and “J” Street
- “G” “H” Street and “I” Street, between Second Street and Niles Blvd
- Iron Horse Lane between ”H” and “I” Street
Parking Lot Closure: The following parking lots will be closed on Saturday, August 26 from 7:00 p.m. to Sunday, August 27 at 6:00 p.m.
- City parking lots next to Niles Plaza
Event information:
https://www.niles.org/antique-faire-2023
As with all special events, Fremont Police Department asks attendees to please refrain from bringing backpacks and large bags into the area. All bags are subject to search. In addition, UAVs (drones) will not be permitted to fly over the event.
During all events, always be aware of your surroundings and report suspicious activities. We ask:
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.
