PHILADELPHIA – During the week of the Democratic National Convention, the City expects some demonstration groups to march down South Broad Street towards the Wells Fargo Center. To ensure the safety of these demonstrators, as well as the police officers who will be protecting them, the City will be enforcing the ban on median parking on South Broad Street between Washington and Packer Avenues.  Enforcement will begin the morning of Sunday, July 24, and continue through end of day on July 29.  Curbside parking will still be allowed.

In contrast to the Pope’s visit, the last National Security Event hosted by Philadelphia, the City expects any other parking restrictions to be temporary. Before the weekend of July 23, and throughout the week of the DNC, residents are encouraged to check the street signs near their regular parking spots to ensure there are no temporary parking restrictions. Residents whose cars are towed should call (215) 686-SNOW to locate their vehicle. Please, do not call 911.