Several events are planned for this weekend in Center City, which means several road closures will be in place.<\/p>\n
City officials said events taking place on Saturday, Sept. 26, and Sunday, Sept. 27, will prompt road closures along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and throughout Center City.<\/p>\n
Officials said drivers should expect traffic delays and advised them to avoid the area by using alternate routes.<\/p>\n
Here’s the full list of upcoming events and road closures.<\/p>\n
Saturday, Sept. 26<\/p>\n
Philadelphia Rathayatra Parade\u00a0and Festival (Festival of Chariots)<\/a>: 10\u00a0a.m. to 7 p.m. (parade kicks off at 12:30 p.m.)\u00a0<\/p>\n The annual Philadelphia Rathayatra Parade is set to\u00a0return to the Benjamin\u00a0Franklin Parkway, with a\u00a0flower-decorated chariot, music, singing, and\u00a0dancing. <\/p>\n 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, Sept. 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, Sept. 26:<\/p>\n Benjamin Franklin Parkway from 17th Street to Logan Circle (both sides)<\/p>\n North side of Logan Circle<\/p>\n Benjamin Franklin Parkway from 19th Street to Eakins Oval (north side)<\/p>\n Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival<\/a>: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n Now in its 31st year, the Mid-Autumn Festival is expected to bring thousands of individuals and families to Philadelphia\u2019s Chinatown to celebrate, reconnect, and give thanks under the Harvest Moon. The 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,\u00a0Sept.\u00a026:<\/p>\n 10th Street between Arch Street and Winter Street<\/p>\n Sunday, Sept. 27<\/p>\n Parkway\u00a05K Run & Walk<\/a>: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30\u00a0a.m.<\/p>\n The Parkway Run & Walk is a 5K run\/2K walk to raise funds for breakthrough pediatric cancer research and care at Children\u2019s Hospital of Philadelphia.\u00a0<\/p>\n The following streets will be closed from 4\u00a0a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday,\u00a0Sept.\u00a027:<\/p>\n The following streets will be closed from 5\u00a0a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday,\u00a0Sept.\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,\u00a0Sept.\u00a027:<\/p>\n Kelly Drive from Eakins Oval to S. Brewery Hill Drive (both sides)<\/p>\n Puerto Rican Day Parade<\/a>: 12\u00a0p.m. to 3 p.m.<\/p>\n The Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade, one of Concilio\u2019s signature cultural events, honors\u00a0the history, resilience, and vibrant contributions of the Puerto Rican community. <\/p>\n Attendees will get to celebrate in the heart of the city as the streets come alive with Puerto Rican flags, traditional music, poetry, dance, and cultural expressions.<\/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, Sept. 27:<\/p>\n Benjamin Franklin Parkway from 22nd Street to Logan Circle\u00a0<\/p>\n Open Streets: West Walnut<\/a>: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n Center City District\u2019s popular street closure program will return for the fall season, transforming eight city blocks into a car-free extension of public space and\u00a0creating a welcoming environment for pedestrians. <\/p>\n 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 Other road closures Walnut Street between Broad Street and 19th Street<\/p>\n 18th Street between Locust Street and Chestnut Street<\/p>\n Parking restrictions<\/p>\n The roads listed above\u00a0will be posted as “Temporary No Parking” zones. <\/p>\n Drivers 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 police district of the area<\/a> where your car was parked.<\/p>\n SEPTA<\/p>\n There will be SEPTA detours in effect during the weekend in connection with the events.<\/p>\n Saturday, Sept. 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,\u00a0Sept.\u00a026\u00a0through approximately 1 p.m.<\/p>\n Sunday, Sept. 27<\/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 a.m. on Sunday,\u00a0Sept.\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,\u00a0Sept.\u00a027\u00a0through approximately 6\u00a0p.m.<\/p>\n
The following streets will be closed beginning at 7 a.m. on Sunday, Sept.\u00a027, until approximately\u00a06 p.m.:<\/p>\n