PHILADELPHIA \u2013\u00a0There are several special events taking place on Saturday, September 26\u00a0and Sunday, September 27\u00a0that will cause road closures in the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Center City area. Traffic delays can be expected. Motorists are advised to avoid the area by using alternate routes and allow for extra driving time in areas near the event. Full details on the closure can be found below.\n<\/p>\n
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Saturday, September 26<\/p>\n
Philadelphia Rathayatra Parade\u00a0and Festival (Festival of Chariots)<\/a> The annual Philadelphia Rathayatra Parade\u00a0returns to the Benjamin\u00a0Franklin Parkway, with a\u00a0flower-decorated chariot, music, singing, and\u00a0dancing. At Eakins Oval, attendees can enjoy\u00a0a vibrant festival\u00a0featuring global kirtan\u00a0singers, a free\u00a0vegetarian\/vegan feast, cultural\u00a0programs, yoga, bhakti\u00a0philosophy seminars, a\u00a0kids\u2019 area, and\u00a0a lively bazaar.<\/p>\n The following streets will be closed from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 26:<\/p>\n 1600-1700 Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 16th Street and 17th Street (both sides)<\/p>\n The following streets will be closed on a rolling basis for the Festival of Chariots Parade from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 26:<\/p>\n Benjamin Franklin Parkway from 17th Street to Logan Circle (both sides) \u00a0<\/p>\n \nChinatown Mid-Autumn Festival<\/a> Now in its 31st year, the Mid-Autumn Festival brings thousands of individuals and families to Philadelphia\u2019s Chinatown to celebrate, reconnect, and give thanks under the Harvest Moon. This family-friendly celebration highlights Asian culture and community through lion dances, martial arts, Chinese opera, carnival games, arts and crafts, and the beloved mooncake eating contest.<\/p>\n The following streets will be closed from 7\u00a0a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday,\u00a0September\u00a026:<\/p>\n 10th Street between Arch Street and Winter Street<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Sunday, September 27<\/p>\n Parkway\u00a05K Run & Walk<\/a> The Parkway Run & Walk, presented by Citadel Credit Union, is a 5K run\/2K walk that raises funds for breakthrough pediatric cancer research and care at Children\u2019s Hospital of Philadelphia.<\/p>\n The following streets will be closed from 4\u00a0a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday,\u00a0September\u00a027:<\/p>\n The following streets will be closed from 5\u00a0a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday,\u00a0September\u00a027:<\/p>\n Benjamin Franklin\u00a0Parkway\u00a0from Eakins Oval to Logan Circle (both sides)<\/p>\n The following streets will be closed from 5\u00a0a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday,\u00a0September\u00a027:<\/p>\n Kelly Drive from Eakins Oval to S. Brewery Hill Drive (both sides)<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \nPuerto Rican Day Parade<\/a> The Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade, one of Concilio\u2019s signature cultural events, proudly honors\u00a0the history, resilience, and vibrant contributions of the Puerto Rican community. Experience an unforgettable celebration in the heart of the city as the streets come alive with Puerto Rican flags, traditional music, poetry, dance, and cultural expressions that showcase the richness and spirit of our heritage.<\/p>\n The following streets will be closed from 5:30\u00a0a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 27:<\/p>\n 2100-2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway<\/p>\n The following streets will be closed on a rolling basis for the Puerto Rican Day Parade from 5:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 27:<\/p>\n Benjamin Franklin Parkway from 22nd Street to Logan Circle<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \nOpen Streets: West Walnut<\/a> Center City District\u2019s popular street closure program returns for the fall season, transforming eight city blocks into a car-free extension of public space and\u00a0creating a welcoming environment for pedestrians. Cross streets will remain open to vehicular traffic at intersections, including 15th, 16th, 17th, and 19th streets, as well as the 1700 and 1800 blocks of Sansom Street.<\/p>\n Open Streets: West Walnut is presented by Fulton Bank and produced with support from Rittenhouse Row and the City of Philadelphia.<\/p>\n Road Closures Walnut Street between Broad Street and 19th Street NOTE:\u00a0All scheduled activities are weather-dependent.\u00a0Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting\u00a0www.511PA.com<\/a>. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings,\u00a0weather\u00a0forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.\n<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Parking Restrictions<\/p>\n The streets listed above\u00a0will be posted as \u201cTemporary No Parking\u201d zones. Motorists must adhere to \u201cTemporary No Parking\u201d signs. Vehicles parked in these locations during posted hours will be relocated. If you believe your car has been relocated, call the\u00a0police district of the area<\/a>\u00a0where your car was parked.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Public Transportation<\/p>\n Below is a summary of SEPTA detours that will be in effect during the weekend in connection with the events. Check the\u00a0SEPTA website<\/a>\u00a0for additional information. Saturday, September 26<\/p>\n SEPTA Bus Routes 2, 7, 32, 33, 38, 43, 48, and 49 will be detoured from their regular routes beginning at 4:30\u00a0a.m. on Saturday,\u00a0September\u00a026\u00a0through approximately 1 p.m. SEPTA Bus Routes 2, 7, 32, 33, 38, 43, 48, and 49 will be detoured from their regular routes beginning at 4:30 a.m. on Sunday,\u00a0September\u00a027\u00a0through approximately 5 p.m.<\/p>\n SEPTA Bus Routes 9, 12, 21 and 42\u00a0will be detoured from their regular routes beginning at 6:45\u00a0a.m. on Sunday,\u00a0September\u00a027\u00a0through approximately 6\u00a0p.m.<\/p>\n
10\u00a0a.m. \u2013 7 p.m. (parade kicks off at 12:30 p.m.)\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nNorth side of Logan Circle
\nBenjamin Franklin Parkway from 19th Street to Eakins Oval (north side)<\/p>\n
12 p.m. \u2013 8 p.m.<\/p>\n
8:30 a.m. \u2013 11:30\u00a0a.m.<\/p>\n
12\u00a0p.m. \u2013 3 p.m.<\/p>\n
10 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m.<\/p>\n
The following streets will be closed beginning at 7 a.m. on Sunday, September\u00a027, until approximately\u00a06 p.m.:<\/p>\n
\n18th Street between Locust Street and Chestnut Street<\/p>\n
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Sunday, September 27<\/p>\n