Center City roads to close this weekend for Veterans Day events and Marine Corps birthday celebrations.

Upcoming Events Cause Significant Road Closures in Center City, Philadelphia

As Philadelphia gears up for a series of events including the 11th Annual Philadelphia Veterans Parade, the Veterans Day celebrations, and the Marine Corps Birthday block party, residents and visitors should prepare for substantial traffic disruptions throughout Center City. These activities will take place from Saturday, November 9 through Monday, November 10, impacting street access and parking.

On Saturday, portions of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive will experience temporary closures due to the 2025 Rocky Run, which is set to culminate by 2 p.m. However, preparations for the Veterans Day Parade, which honors the approximately 700,000 veterans residing in Pennsylvania, will lead to road closures beginning on Sunday.

Authorities have advised motorists to consider alternative routes to minimize delays. As part of the scheduling for the Veterans Parade, which will commence at noon on Sunday between 21st Street and the Ben Franklin Parkway, more than 4,000 participants are expected to gather regardless of weather conditions. Following the parade, attendees can look forward to a festival at Eakins Oval featuring live music, food trucks, games, and a beer garden.

To facilitate the event, Eakins Oval, alongside various sections of Benjamin Franklin Parkway, will be designated as temporary no-parking zones. Police will begin these restrictions at 6 a.m. on Sunday, with reopening times differing based on the area. Notably, Eakins Oval is expected to resume traffic flow by 5 p.m., while other segments may resume upon the parade’s conclusion.

Specific road closures and their corresponding times include:
– At 6 a.m., Eakins Oval will close.
– At 8 a.m., the stretch of Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 18th and 21st Streets will be restricted.
– At 11:30 a.m., additional areas along the Parkway will close until the completion of the parade.

For those seeking alternative means to navigate the event, public transportation options are available. SEPTA bus routes 2, 7, 32, 38, 43, 48, and 49 will be rerouted as a result of the parade between 5 a.m. and 6 p.m. Comprehensive updates regarding transit changes can be accessed at septa.org.

On Monday, November 10, Philadelphia will celebrate the Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary with a birthday block party along 2nd Street between Market and Chestnut Streets. This event will also feature temporary road closures beginning at 6 a.m. and will persist until approximately 8 p.m.

As such, attendees and commuters are encouraged to plan their travel ahead of schedule to navigate the anticipated disruptions while enjoying the rich festivities that honor veterans and the Marine Corps.

This upcoming weekend promises to be a lively occasion as Philadelphia comes together in appreciation of its military heroes and community spirit.

For further details on road closures and event schedules, please stay tuned to local updates from Media News Source.