There are several special events taking place from Sunday, November 8, through Saturday, November 14 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.

 

Sunday, November 8

Philadelphia Veterans Parade

The 12th Annual Philadelphia Veterans Parade will kick off at noon on Sunday, November 8, and feature more than 100 organizations, over 4,000 participants, and over 50 Veteran Service Organizations.

The parade begins at 21st and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, continues up the Parkway and ends just past the Philadelphia Art Museum at Eakins Oval, where the Veterans Festival will take place and continue until 3:30 p.m.

The Veterans Festival is a family-friendly event featuring food trucks, live music, and resources, including job recruitment, healthcare providers, educational opportunities, financial assistance, and workshops.

The parade will be broadcast live on 6ABC, 6abc.com, and 6abc Mobile App from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The 2026 Philadelphia Veterans Parade is a rain-or-shine event. For more information visit phillyveteransparade.org.

Road Closures

The following streets will be closed beginning at 6 a.m. on Sunday, November 8 until 5:30 p.m.:

  • Eakins Oval

The following streets will be closed beginning at 6 a.m. on Sunday, November 8 for the parade starting area:

  • Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 17th Street and 21st Street, including numbered side streets

The following streets will be closed beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 8, and will reopen when the parade concludes:

  • Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 21st Street and Eakins Oval, including numbered side streets (Parade will go around the north side of Eakins Oval and end on the south side)
  • Kelly Drive between Spring Garden Street and 25th Street
    Spring Garden Street off-ramp exit at Eakins Oval
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Parking Restrictions

The above-listed streets will be posted as “Temporary No Parking” zones on Sunday, November 8. 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.

Additional road closures and parking restrictions may be necessary in the vicinity of the event venue as dictated by conditions. Residents and visitors should always obey posted signs and instructions from the Philadelphia Police Department.

Public Transportation

SEPTA Bus Routes 2, 7, 32, 33, 38, 43, 48, and 49 will be detoured from their normal routes beginning at 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 8 through approximately 5:30 p.m.

SEPTA detours will be posted, and specific route changes are available on the System Status Page at septa.org.

 

Tuesday, November 10

Marine Corps Birthday BLOCK PARTY at Future Site of The Tun®

Hosted by The Tun Legacy Foundation at the future site of the rebuilt Tun, the Marine Corps Birthday Block Party will feature performances by The Marine Forces Reserve Band’s Popular Music Group and Jazz Combo, Quaker City String Band, and The Pipes and Drums of the St. Andrew’s Society of Philadelphia.  The event will be emceed by Philadelphia Phillies Broadcaster Gregg Murphy and feature special guests, community booths, food trucks, and more.

The Marine Corps Birthday Block Party will take place on 2nd Street, between Market Street and Chestnut Street, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit thetun.org.

Road Closures

The following streets will be closed beginning at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10, until 8 p.m.:

  • 2nd Street between Market Street and Walnut Street
  • Chestnut Street between 3rd Street and Front Street
Parking Restrictions

The above-listed streets will be posted as “Temporary No Parking” zones on Tuesday, November 10. 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.

Additional road closures and parking restrictions may be necessary in the vicinity of the event venue as dictated by conditions. Residents and visitors should always obey posted signs and instructions from the Philadelphia Police Department.

Public Transportation

SEPTA Bus Routes 21 and 42 will be detoured from their normal routes beginning at 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10 through approximately 7 p.m

SEPTA detours will be posted, and specific route changes are available on the System Status Page at septa.org.

Friday, November 13

Celebrate Rocky season with a full day of festivities hosted by the Philadelphia Visitor Center.

  • 1 p.m. — Rocky Returns Home: Statue Re-Dedication Event
  • 3:15 p.m. — Free “Tiny Steps” Rocky Concert by the Philly Pops
  • 4 p.m. — Rocky Guinness World Record

The following streets will be closed beginning at 12 p.m. on Friday, November 13 until 5 p.m.:

  • Eakins Oval in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art

 

Friday, November 13

Rocky Run 5K, 10 Mile, and 13.1 Italian Stallion Challenge set up.

Road Closures

The following streets will be closed beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 13 until 3 p.m.:

  • 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway (inner lanes) between 22nd Street and Binswanger Triangle

 

Saturday, November 14

Rocky Run 5K and 10 Mile Run/Walk

The Rocky Run 5K, 10 Mile, and 13.1 Italian Stallion Challenge is an opportunity for participants to channel their inner Rocky and show the world that they can go the distance!

The race will start on Benjamin Franklin Parkway in front of the Philadelphia Art Museum. Please note the race finishes in front of the Philadelphia Art Museum and does not go up the stairs. The 5K begins at 7 a.m. and the 10 Mile begins at 8 a.m.

The Rocky Run is a rain-or-shine event. In the event of inclement weather (e.g., lightning) or other conditions that may affect the safety and health of participants, race officials reserve the right to delay, postpone, or cancel the race. For more information visit rockyrun.com.

Road Closures

The following streets will be closed beginning at 3 a.m. on Saturday, November 14:

  • 2200-2400 Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 22nd Street and Eakins Oval
  • Spring Garden Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and 24th Street
  • MLK Drive between Eakins Oval and Falls Bridge

The following streets will be closed beginning at 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 14:

  • Kelly Drive between Eakins Oval and Brewery Hill Drive
  • Sedgley Drive between Kelly Drive and Poplar Drive
  • Lemon Hill Drive between Sedgley Drive and Kelly Drive

The following streets will be closed beginning at 4 a.m. on Saturday, November 14:

  • Strawberry Mansion Bridge
  • Sweet Briar Drive between Lansdowne Drive and MLK Drive
  • Greenland Drive between Strawberry Mansion Bridge and Chamounix Drive
  • Ford Road between Chamounix Drive and Greenland Drive
  • Chamounix Drive between Belmont Mansion Drive and Greenland Drive
  • Landsdowne Drive between Sweetbria Drive and Girard Avenue Bridge
  • Girard Avenue Bridge (Eastbound lanes) between Lansdown Drive and Brewery Hill Drive

All streets (with the exception of Eakins Oval and MLK Drive) are scheduled to be reopened no later than 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 14.

Eakins Oval will be fully open to traffic by 3 p.m.

MLK Drive will remain closed as part of its regular weekend closure for recreation schedule.

Public Transportation

SEPTA Bus Routes 7, 32 , 38, 43, 48 and 49 will be detoured from their normal routes beginning at 4 a.m. on Saturday, November 14 through approximately 4 p.m.

SEPTA detours will be posted, and specific route changes are available on the System Status Page at septa.org.

 

Public Safety Information

Throughout the events, the City will provide law enforcement support, traffic control, and emergency medical services for the events and in the surrounding vicinity.

Attendees should never leave bags or other items unattended. In the event of an emergency or to report a suspicious person, activity, or item (backpack, package, container, etc.), notify a police officer immediately or call 9-1-1. Do not try to open, move, cover or touch a suspicious item.

For tips and general information on how to be prepared for special events, read the Special Event Safety Guide before you attend.

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