See Road Closures, Parking Restrictions For Mummers Parade

PHILADELPHIA — The annual Mummers Parade is nearly here.

Marchers will step off at 9 a.m. Thursday begins at Philadelphia City Hall.

They will go around City Hall counterclockwise, then head south on Broad Street to Washington Avenue in South Philadelphia.

Of course, with any major event in Philadelphia, officials will be closing roads and restricting parking.

See details below:

Road Closures and Parking Restrictions Already In Place

Parking is prohibited from now through 6 p.m. Friday, on the east curb lane of 15th Street from John F. Kennedy Boulevard to South Penn Square.

Parking is prohibited from 6 p.m. now through 7 a.m. Friday, on the west side of 15th Street from Arch Street to Ranstead Street. Street/sidewalk vendors will not be permitted to park in this area during this timeframe.

15th Street is closed to southbound traffic at John F. Kennedy Boulevard for equipment delivery and setup now through 7 a.m. Friday.

Market Street eastbound is closed to vehicular traffic at 16th Street from 8 a.m. now through 7 a.m. on Friday.

Parking is prohibited on the following streets now through 6 p.m. on Friday:

• Market Street from 15th Street to 21st Street (both sides)
• John F. Kennedy Boulevard from Juniper Street to 20th Street (both sides)

15th Street will be closed to southbound traffic at John F. Kennedy Boulevard for equipment delivery and setup. The closure is in place now through 7 a.m. Friday.

Wednesday Road Closures

Market Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from 15th Street to 21st Street from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday. At 3 p.m., Market Street will re-open and traffic will be permitted to travel eastbound on Market Street to 15th Street and continue southbound on 15th Street.

Thursday

The following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at 3 a.m. on Thursday through the conclusion of the parade:

• 15th Street from Arch Street to Chestnut Street
• Market Street from 15th Street to 21st Street

The following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at 6 a.m. on Thursday through the conclusion of the parade:

• Benjamin Franklin Parkway from 16th Street to 20th Street
• North Broad Street from Cherry Street to John F. Kennedy Boulevard
• 16th Street from Chestnut Street to Race Street
• 17th Street from Ben Franklin Parkway to Ludlow Street
• 18th Street from Ludlow Street to Race Street
• 19th Street from Ben Franklin Parkway to Chestnut Street
• 1500 block of Ranstead Street
• 1300 block of Carpenter Street
• 1000 block of South 13th Street
• Chestnut Street from 15th Street to 18th Street (north side)
• Cherry Street from 15th Street to 17th Street
• Arch Street from 15th Street to 17th Street
• Washington Avenue from 12th Street to 18th Street

Broad Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from South Penn Square to Washington Avenue on Thursday at 7 a.m. through the conclusion of the parade.

Vehicular traffic will not be permitted to cross Broad Street while the parade is in progress. Delays can be expected during the course of the event.

Drivers are advised to avoid the area by using alternate routes and allow for extra driving time in areas near the event. Those driving should also refrain from double-parking, which creates congestion, limits traffic flow, and is illegal.

Thursday Additional Parking Restrictions

Temporary “No Parking” zones will be in effect from 2 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, both sides of the street unless otherwise noted:

• Broad Street from Cherry Street to Ellsworth Street
• Juniper Street from John F. Kennedy Boulevard to East Penn Square
• South/East Penn Square from 15th Street to Juniper Street
• Benjamin Franklin Parkway from 16th Street to 20th Street
• Logan Circle (north side)
• 16th Street from Chestnut Street to Race Street
• 17th Street from Benjamin Franklin Parkway to Ludlow Street
• 18th Street from Ludlow Street to Race Street
• 19th Street from Benjamin Franklin Parkway to Chestnut Street
• 1500 block of Ranstead Street
• 1300 block of Carpenter Street
• 1000 block of South 13th Street
• Chestnut Street from 15th Street to 18th Street (north side)
• Cherry Street from 15th Street to 17th Street
• Arch Street from 15th Street to 17th Street
• Washington Avenue from 12th Street to 18th Street

Public Transportation

On New Year’s Day, Regional Rail, Metro and buses will operate on a Sunday schedule.

Bus route 204 does not run on New Year’s Day.

For more information about SEPTA, including alerts, advisories and detours across the system visit SEPTA.org, follow @SEPTA, or download the official SEPTA app or call Customer Service at 215-580-7800.

Public Safety Information

No bags or items should be left unattended. In the event of an emergency or to report a suspicious person, activity or item (a backpack, a package, a container)—notify a police officer immediately or call 911. Do not try to open, move, cover or touch a suspicious item.

The public should expect congestion in the area. If you are attending the event, make a plan regarding driving, public transit, parking, and supervision of children. It is recommended that attendees wear comfortable, weather-appropriate attire.

All locations referenced above and the surrounding area are designated as a “No-Drone Zone.” Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and drones of any kind are not permitted.

For tips and general information about being prepared and ready at special events, read the Special Event Safety Guide.

Wheelchair-accessible Seating

There will be 20 wheelchair-accessible seats available on 15th Street at the north side of the performance area. These seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Seating for attendees accompanying people using wheelchairs is available behind the wheelchair-accessible seats.

Along the parade route, there will be designated wheelchair-accessible viewing areas located at 701 Broad St. (in front of the Philadelphia Fire Department House) and 901 Broad St. (in front of the High School For Creative & Performing Arts).

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