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/
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.
