PHILADELPHIA \u2013 There are several special events taking place on Saturday, October 17\u00a0and Sunday, October 18\u00a0that will cause road closures in the 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
Saturday, October 17<\/p>\n
Vamonos Pal Monte Sponsored by Mural Arts Philadelphia, this event is an artistic procession beginning at city Hall and ending at Norris Square Park.\u00a0<\/p>\n The following streets will be closed on a rolling basis for the procession from 10\u00a0a.m. to approximately 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, October 17:<\/p>\n Market Street between City Hall and N. 3rd Street Organized by the Office of Women Engagement, this event will feature a march to Love Park where speakers and resources will be available, including the Penn Medicine Mobile Mammogram Van. The following streets will be closed for the formation area beginning at 11 a.m. until step-off on Saturday, October 17:<\/p>\n Broad Street and Spring Garden Street<\/p>\n The following streets will be closed on a rolling basis for the walk\u00a0from 11:30 a.m. to approximately 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, October 17:<\/p>\n Broad Street between Spring Garden Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard Manayunk Fall Festival<\/a> Celebrate the fall season at Manayunk\u2019s newest outdoor event, featuring a variety of autumn-themed activities and entertainment for all ages. Attendees can enjoy local vendors and artisans, food trucks, family-friendly games, a Mac n\u2019 Cheese Crawl and live music.<\/p>\n The following streets will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday,\u00a0October 17:<\/p>\n Grape Street between Cresson Street and Main Street \nEast Falls Fest<\/a> East Falls Fest returns on Saturday, October 17, at Ridge and Midvale Avenues for a full day of family-friendly activities, food, live music and community celebrations. Attendees can enjoy free pumpkin decorating, local food vendors, a beer garden, live entertainment and a variety of local shops, artisans and businesses.<\/p>\n The following streets will be closed from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday,\u00a0October 17:<\/p>\n 3700 Midvale Avenue between River Road and Frederick Street South Street: The Big Pivot Block Party Weekend<\/a> Although Fall Fest has been canceled, the celebration will continue with the South Street Block Party Weekend on Saturday, October 17. The event will feature nine blocks of themed areas, activations and entertainment, offering a reimagined celebration along South Street.<\/p>\n \nThe following streets will be closed from 7\u00a0a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday,\u00a0October 17:<\/p>\n South Street between Front Street and 8th Street \u00a0<\/p>\n Sunday, October 18<\/p>\n Market Street Run for the Blue<\/a> The annual Market Street Run for Blue returns on Sunday, October 18, 2026, offering participants the option of a 5-mile run or 3-mile walk. The event brings the community together to show support and appreciation for the dedicated officers of the Philadelphia Police Department.<\/p>\n The turn-by-turn course map<\/a> is available for download.<\/p>\n The following streets will be closed from 7:30\u00a0a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Sunday,\u00a0October 18:<\/p>\n Dock Street between 2nd Street and Front Street Roads may reopen earlier than scheduled once they are cleared and public safety conditions allow. All roads will be reopened no later than 10:30 a.m.<\/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: All 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 police district of the area<\/a> where 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 SEPTA website<\/a> for additional information. SEPTA Bus Routes 60, 61, 82, and K\u00a0will be detoured from their regular routes beginning at 7\u00a0a.m. on Saturday,\u00a0October 17 through approximately 7 p.m.<\/p>\n SEPTA Bus Routes 2, 4,\u00a07, 9, 12, 16, 17, 21, 23, 27, 31, 32, 33, 38, 40, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 57, 61, 76, 124 and 125\u00a0will be detoured from their regular routes beginning at 6\u00a0a.m. on Saturday,\u00a0October 17\u00a0through approximately 1:45 p.m. SEPTA Bus Routes 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 12, 16, 17, 21, 23, 27, 31, 32, 33, 38, 42, 44, 45, 47, 47M, 48, 49, 57, 61, 124 and 125\u00a0will be detoured from their regular routes beginning at 5\u00a0a.m. on Sunday,\u00a0October 18\u00a0through approximately 1\u00a0p.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
For the Philly Bike Ride course and road closure timeline, please visit the official press release.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n
10 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m.<\/p>\n
\nN. 3rd Street between Market Street and Poplar Street
\nPoplar Street between N. 3rd Street and N. 5th Street
\nN. 5th Street between Poplar Street and W. Jefferson Street
\nW. Jefferson Street between N. 5th Street and N. American Street
\nN. American Street between W. Jefferson Street and W. Berks Street
\nW. Berks Street between American Street and N. Hancock Street
\nN. Hancock Street between W. Berks Street and W. Norris Street
\nW. Norris Street between W. Hancock Street and N. Mascher Street
\nN. Mascher Street between W. Norris Street and Diamond Street<\/p>\n
Pass the Baton Breast Cancer Walk
11 a.m. \u2013 2:15 p.m. (walk kicks off at 11:30 a.m.)\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\nArch Street from Broad Street to 15th Street<\/p>\n
11 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m.<\/p>\n
\nCotton Street between Cresson Street and Main Street
\nRoxborough Avenue between Cresson Street and Main Street<\/p>\n
11 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m.<\/p>\n
\n4100-4259 River Road between Inn Yard Road and N. Ferry Road
\n4100-4223 Ridge Avenue between Eveline Street and N. Ferry Road<\/p>\n
12 p.m. \u2013 8 p.m.<\/p>\n
\n5th Street\u00a0between Fitzwater Street and Bainbridge Street<\/p>\n
8\u00a0a.m. \u2013 10:30\u00a0a.m.<\/p>\n
\nFront Street between Dock Street and Market Street
\nMarket Street between Front Street and 23rd Street
\n23rd Street between Market Street and Walnut Street
\nWalnut Street between 23rd Street and 22nd Street
\n22nd Street between Market Street and Walnut Street<\/p>\n
10 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m.<\/p>\n
The following streets will be closed beginning at 7 a.m. on Sunday, October 18, until approximately\u00a06 p.m.:<\/p>\n
\n18th Street between Locust Street and Chestnut Street<\/p>\n
Saturday, October 17<\/p>\n
Sunday, October 18<\/p>\n