PHILADELPHIA – There are several special events taking place on Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18 that 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.

Saturday, October 17


For the Philly Bike Ride course and road closure timeline, please visit the official press release. 

Vamonos Pal Monte
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sponsored by Mural Arts Philadelphia, this event is an artistic procession beginning at city Hall and ending at Norris Square Park. 

The following streets will be closed on a rolling basis for the procession from 10 a.m. to approximately 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, October 17:

  • Market Street between City Hall and N. 3rd Street
  • N. 3rd Street between Market Street and Poplar Street
  • Poplar Street between N. 3rd Street and N. 5th Street
  • N. 5th Street between Poplar Street and W. Jefferson Street
  • W. Jefferson Street between N. 5th Street and N. American Street
  • N. American Street between W. Jefferson Street and W. Berks Street
  • W. Berks Street between American Street and N. Hancock Street
  • N. Hancock Street between W. Berks Street and W. Norris Street
  • W. Norris Street between W. Hancock Street and N. Mascher Street
  • N. Mascher Street between W. Norris Street and Diamond Street


Pass the Baton Breast Cancer Walk
11 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. (walk kicks off at 11:30 a.m.) 

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:

  • Broad Street and Spring Garden Street

The following streets will be closed on a rolling basis for the walk from 11:30 a.m. to approximately 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, October 17:

  • Broad Street between Spring Garden Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard
  • Arch Street from Broad Street to 15th Street

Manayunk Fall Festival
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Celebrate the fall season at Manayunk’s 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’ Cheese Crawl and live music.

The following streets will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 17:

  • Grape Street between Cresson Street and Main Street
  • Cotton Street between Cresson Street and Main Street
  • Roxborough Avenue between Cresson Street and Main Street

East Falls Fest
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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.

The following streets will be closed from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 17:

  • 3700 Midvale Avenue between River Road and Frederick Street
  • 4100-4259 River Road between Inn Yard Road and N. Ferry Road
  • 4100-4223 Ridge Avenue between Eveline Street and N. Ferry Road

South Street: The Big Pivot Block Party Weekend
12 p.m. – 8 p.m.

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.

The following streets will be closed from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, October 17:

  • South Street between Front Street and 8th Street
  • 5th Street between Fitzwater Street and Bainbridge Street

 

Sunday, October 18

Market Street Run for the Blue
8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

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.

The turn-by-turn course map is available for download.

The following streets will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 18:

  • Dock Street between 2nd Street and Front Street
  • Front Street between Dock Street and Market Street
  • Market Street between Front Street and 23rd Street
  • 23rd Street between Market Street and Walnut Street
  • Walnut Street between 23rd Street and 22nd Street
  • 22nd Street between Market Street and Walnut 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.

Open Streets: West Walnut
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Center City District’s popular street closure program returns for the fall season, transforming eight city blocks into a car-free extension of public space and creating 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.

Open Streets: West Walnut is presented by Fulton Bank and produced with support from Rittenhouse Row and the City of Philadelphia.

Road Closures
The following streets will be closed beginning at 7 a.m. on Sunday, October 18, until approximately 6 p.m.:

  • Walnut Street between Broad Street and 19th Street
  • 18th Street between Locust Street and Chestnut Street

NOTE: All scheduled activities are weather-dependent. Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.

 

Parking Restrictions

The streets listed above will be posted as “Temporary No Parking” zones. Motorists must adhere to “Temporary No Parking” 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 where your car was parked.

 

Public Transportation

Below is a summary of SEPTA detours that will be in effect during the weekend in connection with the events. Check the SEPTA website for additional information.
Saturday, October 17

SEPTA Bus Routes 60, 61, 82, and K will be detoured from their regular routes beginning at 7 a.m. on Saturday, October 17 through approximately 7 p.m.

SEPTA Bus Routes 2, 4, 7, 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 will be detoured from their regular routes beginning at 6 a.m. on Saturday, October 17 through approximately 1:45 p.m.
Sunday, October 18

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 will be detoured from their regular routes beginning at 5 a.m. on Sunday, October 18 through approximately 1 p.m.

SEPTA Bus Routes 9, 12, 21 and 42 will be detoured from their regular routes beginning at 6:45 a.m. on Sunday, September 27 through approximately 6 p.m.

Service is subject to change. Customers should refer to System Status for updates to routing throughout the day.

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