​Niles Festival Of Lights Parade To Kick Off Holiday Season in Fremont

FREMONT, CA — If you are looking for a free, fun way to get into the holiday spirit, the annual Niles Festival of Lights Parade will be held on Friday.

The event begins with a tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m., followed by the parade at 6:30 p.m.

The festive lineup includes over 60 floats, marching bands, and costumed characters, culminating in an appearance by Santa Claus.

The tradition celebrates the spirit of Thanksgiving weekend with family-friendly fun for all ages.

Street closures

The following roads will be closed on Friday, November 29 from approximately noon to 9 pm for the Niles Festival of Lights Parade.

• Niles Blvd., between “J” St. and Hillview Dr. in both directions. The intersection of Hillview will remain open for traffic
• Iron Horse Lane between “J” St and “F” St.
• “D,” “E,” “F,”, “G,” “H,” and “I” Street, between Second St and Niles Blvd.
• Iron Horse Lane between “F” St and “J” St.
• Sullivan Underpass
• Large City parking lot next to Niles Town Plaza
• Small City parking lot next to Niles Town Plaza
• J St. between Niles Blvd. and Second St. will close at the time of the tree lighting at approximately 6:00 pm and will remain closed until approximately 9:00 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 Ave.
• Niles Blvd. on the north-side of Hillview Dr.
• Hillview Dr.
• Second St.