Ring in the New Year with peace and cultural festivity at the Fremont Gurdwara. The city’s Police Department has announced planned road closures to accommodate the throngs expected at the Gurdwara Sahib on December 31. From 3:00 p.m. on New Year's Eve until 1:00 a.m. on January 1, Gurdwara Road, specifically between Grau and Mission Blvd., will be partially cordoned off for the annual event. Fremont Police Department advises celebrators of these changes and suggests alternate routes during these hours.

The event, anticipated to draw many attendees, promises a serene goodbye to the year past and a hopeful salute to the one ahead. Access restrictions include a ban on left turns from Gurdwara Road onto Mission Blvd. and vice versa. Event-goers can seize the opportunity for a hassle-free ride as shuttles will run between the Gurdwara Sahib and a parking area on 7th Street in Union City.

In alignment with the spiritual ethos of the space, the Gurdwara has set forth guidelines for those attending. The consumption or possession of alcohol, meat, or tobacco products is strictly prohibited on the Gurdwara premises. Additionally, all visitors must wear head scarves, respecting the Gurdwara's traditions. Revelers should also note that Fremont maintains a strict stance against fireworks; none are permitted at the event.

Public safety remains paramount at such large gatherings, and the Fremont Police Department urges the community to stay vigilant. "During all events, always be aware of your surroundings and report suspicious activities," the notice imparts. For non-emergencies, locals can contact the Fremont Police at (510) 790-6800, option 3 or text their tip to 888-777. In more critical situations or to report crimes as they happen, dialing 9-1-1 remains the immediate course of action.