There are several upcoming community events in the Fremont 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 2 and Sunday, August 3, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the Fremont Downtown area
Road Closure: Please note the following road closures from Friday, August 1 from 2:00 p.m. to Sunday, August 3 at 11:59 p.m.
• Paseo Padre Pkwy – between Capitol Ave and Stevenson Blvd
• Liberty St – between Beacon Ave and Sundale Ave
• Walnut Ave – between Civic Center Dr & California St
• Hastings St – between Capitol Ave and Mowry Ave
Parking Lot Closure: The following parking lots will be closed from Friday, August 1 from 12:00 p.m. to Sunday, August 3 at 11:59 p.m.:
• City Hall Parking Lot
• City of Fremont Family Resources Center (FRC) Parking Lot
Event Information: https://www.fremontfestival.net/
2. Hot August Niles Car Show: Sunday, August 10, 2025 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 10 from 5:00 a.m. and to reopen by 5:00 p.m.
• Niles Blvd - between "J” Street and "G" 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 9 from 7:00 p.m. to Sunday, August 10 at 5:00 p.m.
• City parking lots next to Niles Plaza
Event information: https://www.niles.org/annual.../hot-august-niles-car-show
3. Festival of India Mela and Parade: Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17, 2025
The Festival of India will take place at the Fremont Hall of Justice parking lot and surrounding areas in Downtown Fremont on Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The parade will take on Sunday, August 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Road Closure:
Mela: The following road will be closed from Saturday, August 16 at 6:00 a.m. to Sunday, August 17 at 11:59 p.m.
• Walnut Ave – between Paseo Padre Pkwy and Liberty St
Parade: The following additional road closures will take place on Sunday, August 17 from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the parade.
• Paseo Padre Pkwy – between Mowry Ave and Stevenson Blvd
• Liberty St – between Capitol Ave and Beacon Ave
• Capitol Ave – between State St and Paseo Padre Parkway
• Kearny St – between Stevenson Blvd and Liberty Ave
• Walnut Ave – between Paseo Padre Pkwy and Liberty St
Parking Lot Closure: The following parking lots will be closed on Sunday, August 17 from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the parade.
• City Hall Parking Lot
• City of Fremont Development Services Center Parking Lot
Event Information: https://fogsv.com/
4. Niles Antique Faire and Flea Market: Sunday, August 31, 2025 from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Road Closure: The following roads will be closed on Sunday, August 31 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
Parking Lot Closure: The following parking lots will be closed on Saturday, August 30 from 7:00 p.m. to Sunday, August 31 at 6:00 p.m.
• City parking lots next to Niles Plaza
Event information: https://www.niles.org/antique-faire-and-flea-market
We strongly encourage attendees to plan ahead and arrange for safe transportation to and from events.
The Fremont Police Department reminds attendees that backpacks and large bags are discouraged at the event and may be subject to search. Additionally, drones (UAVs) are not permitted to fly over the event area. Please stay aware of your surroundings, report any suspicious activity, and do not confront individuals involved. For non-emergencies, call (510) 790-6800 (option 3) or 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.
