The Bells Across Philadelphia Scavenger Hunt is a free, app-based scavenger hunt. The City of Philadelphia runs it through in partnership with America250PA’s Bells Across PA initiative. You can play only on the free 2026 Access Philly mobile app.

The Hunt invites residents and visitors to find Liberty Bell replicas made by local artists. The bells are placed in neighborhoods across the city.

Each bell shares the story of its neighborhood. The Hunt stretches from Overbrook Park to Tacony, from Chinatown to El Centro de Oro, and from Germantown to the South 9th Street corridor. It invites Philadelphians and visitors to get to know the city’s neighborhoods.

These Philadelphia bells are part of a statewide Bells Across PA initiative. The initiative celebrates the people, places, and stories across all 67 Pennsylvania counties in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.

The Hunt is live now on the 2026 Access Philly app. It ends on December 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time, or sooner if all prizes are awarded first.

Prize drawings will happen throughout the Hunt period.

Here are the event and prize dates announced so far: 

• Foo Fighters — August 13
• UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry — August 15
• Phillies with Flo Rida Postgame Concert — August 18
• Le Dîner en Blanc Philadelphia — August 20
• RUSH — August 21
• Keyshia Cole — August 27
• Patty Jackson’s Party in the Park — August 29
• Bruno Mars — September 1
• Sound of Philadelphia: Tribute to Kenney Gamble, Leon Huff and Thom Bell:  September 3 — Dell Music Center
• Bryson Tiller — September 18
• Ed Sheeran — September 19
• Mt. Joy — September 25
• AC/DC — September 29
• Johnny Blue Skies — October 15

Joining the Hunt is free and takes only a few minutes. 

Step 1 — Download and register

Download the free 2026 Access Philly app from the Apple App Store or Google Play and create a valid user account. 

Step 2 — Find the Bells

Visit each bell in any order. Tap “I’m Here” when you arrive to check in with your phone’s GPS. Take a moment to learn about the community that inspired the bell and explore the area around it.

Step 3 — Unlock prize tiers

Each bell you find counts toward higher prize tiers. The more bells you discover, the more prizes you can unlock. Each bell can be claimed once per account.

The Hunt offers prizes at every level. The more bells you find, the more prizes you can enter to win.

Find 5 Bells — drawing entry

A pair of passes to one of the following:

• The Franklin Institute
• Philadelphia Zoo
• African American Museum in Philadelphia
• Museum of the American Revolution
• Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show

Plus a pair of tickets to the City’s suite for one of the following events:

• Foo Fighters at Lincoln Financial Field — August 13
• UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry at Xfinity Mobile Arena — August 15
• Philadelphia Phillies with Flo Rida Postgame Concert at Citizens Bank Park — August 18

Find 10 Bells — drawing entry

• Reservations for Le Dîner en Blanc Philadelphia
• Philadelphia City Cruises brunch or dinner tickets

Find 15 Bells — first come, first served

The first 50 eligible participants choose a pair of tickets to one of the following upcoming shows at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion:

• Bryson Tiller — September 18
• Mt. Joy — September 25

Find 20 Bells — drawing entry

• Tickets in the City’s suite for the Philadelphia Phillies (2026), 76ers (2026–27), Flyers (2026–27), and ticket to the Philadelphia Union (2026)
• MLB All-Star swag, including autographed memorabilia from Orion Kerkering and Christopher Sanchez

Rolling City Suite drawings

Throughout the Hunt, additional drawings will award City suite tickets to concerts featuring RUSH, Keyshia Cole, Patty Jackson’s Party in the Park, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, AC/DC, and Johnny Blue Skies.

Be one of the first 2,500 users to finish the Hunt, and you’ll be entered into a drawing for great prizes.

• The Hunt is open to anyone who downloads the 2026 Access Philly app and creates a user account. 
• Employees and immediate family members of the City of Philadelphia, America250PA, Philadelphia 250, and prize-contributing partners can’t enter the prize drawings. 
• You can’t trade prizes for cash. 
• You can’t resell prizes. 
• Winners must reply to the notification email within 72 hours to claim their prize. 
• Using GPS spoofing or more than one account may get you disqualified. 
• The City may change or end the Hunt at any time. 

Read the full Bells Across Philadelphia Scavenger Hunt Rules and Regulations (PDF).

Philadelphia Cycling Classic Amateur Time Trial

Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 9 a.m. 

Register to participate in the 8-mile individual time trial. The trial is sanctioned by USA Cycling and is part of the New Jersey Time Trial Cup Series.  This 8-mile out and back course follows Martin Luther King Jr. Drive with a turnaround at the Falls Bridge. 

The Philadelphia Cycling Classic Charity Ride for AACR

Sunday, August 30, 2026 | 6:30 a.m. 

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is the Official Charity Partner for the 2026 Philadelphia Cycling Classic Charity Ride for AACR. 

The Philadelphia Cycling Classic Charity Ride for AACR gives cycling fans the chance to ride a loop of the iconic Philadelphia Cycling Classic course while raising funds for lifesaving cancer research through the AACR.  

You can register for the AACR Charity Ride online.  

Fan Festival

Saturday, August 29 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Sunday, August 30 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Iroquois Sculpture area  

The Philadelphia Cycling Classic Fan Fest is a two-day celebration of cycling and community, featuring more than 150 vendors. The Fan Fest is free to attend, and the first 2,000 guests will receive a complimentary Musette bag. 

Enjoy live music from local DJs and athlete interviews throughout the weekend. Guests can participate in games for all ages, navigate mini-bike courses, and experience bike demos. Grab food and beverages in the beer garden and café while catching the race, and shop featured brands and cycling apparel throughout the Fan Fest. 

The Races

The Women’s UCI 1.1 race begins at 8:30 a.m. with the award ceremony taking place at 1 p.m. 

The Men’s UCI 1.1 race begins at 12 p.m. with the ward ceremony taking place at 5:30 p.m. 

The race begins on the French-inspired Benjamin Franklin Parkway, follows the curves of the Schuylkill River, and passes through Fairmount Park, the nation’s largest urban park system. The course then enters the historic neighborhood of Manayunk. Cyclists travel through Main Street before turning onto the most iconic, and by far the most challenging, part of the course: the Manayunk Wall. This 17 percent-grade climb tests cyclists’ strength, endurance, and grit. 

Leaving Manayunk behind, riders briefly enter Roxborough before the journey takes them back down to Kelly Drive. After a short traverse through Strawberry Mansion, the peloton tackles Lemon Hill, directly across from Boathouse Row, an iconic city landmark. 

Finally, the 14.4-mile loop brings competitors back to the Start/Finish on the Parkway before they head out once again! Spectators line the streets at every point along the circuit to cheer on these world-class professional cyclists. 

Spectators can watch the Philadelphia Cycling Classic from locations throughout the circuit, while viewers at home can catch the action live on 6abc, with both broadcast and streaming options available. For an unforgettable race-day experience, we recommend: 

The Start/Finish on Benjamin Franklin Parkway 

• This iconic stretch, running from Logan Circle to Eakins Oval in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, offers a prime vantage point to watch the peloton start and see the final sprint for the win as riders complete the final lap. 

“The Wall” (Lyceum Avenue Hill) 

• Arguably the most famous and challenging section of the course, this relentless climb takes riders up Levering Street and Lyceum Avenue in Manayunk/Roxborough. Spectators flock here for the electric atmosphere, cheering cyclists as they battle their way up this notorious ascent. 

Main Street, Manayunk 

• Just before “The Wall,” Main Street is known for its block-party atmosphere, with numerous restaurants and shops lining the route. It’s also a key strategic point where racers jostle for position at high speed before taking on the Manayunk Wall. 

Lemon Hill 

• Located in Fairmount Park, this short, punchy climb tests riders’ speed and stamina as they make their way back toward the finish. The hillside is a popular spot for fans to picnic and enjoy the race, offering a great vantage point to watch the riders tackle a major climb late in the circuit. 

Thursday, August 27

The inner lanes of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway from 20th Street to Binswanger Triangle will close beginning Thursday, August 27 at 9 a.m. These closures will remain in effect through Sunday, August 30 at 10 p.m.  

Please note: The outer lanes of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway will reopen on Friday, August 28 at 6 a.m. and will remain open until the full Parkway closure begins. The inbound lane between Eakins Oval and 22nd Street will remain closed. 

Saturday, August 29

Martin Luther King Jr. Drive will be closed from Eakins Oval to Falls Bridge on Saturday, August 29, beginning at 8 a.m. for the 8-mile Philadelphia Cycling Classic Amateur Time Trial.  

Martin Luther King Jr. Drive will continue with its weekend closure schedule and remain closed to vehicle traffic until Monday, September 1. 

Sedgley Drive between Girard Avenue and Poplar Drive will be closed on Saturday. August 29, beginning at 12 p.m. and will remain closed until the conclusion of the event. 

Sunday, August 30

All closures listed below are in effect from approximately 3 a.m. on Sunday, August 30, to 10 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, unless otherwise noted:  

Parkway area closures

• Benjamin Franklin Parkway from 17th Street to Eakins Oval (all lanes)  
• Eakins Oval (all lanes)  
• I-676 Off-Ramp at 22nd Street 
• I-676 On-Ramp at 22nd Street 
• I-76 eastbound Off-Ramp at Spring Garden Street 
• Spring Garden Tunnel 
• Rear of Art Museum – Anne d’Harnoncourt Drive (access maintained for PMA staff) 
• 1900 Race Street  
• 1800-1900 Vine Street  
• Park Towne Place between 22nd Street and 24th Street  
• 2000-2100 Winter Street  
• Spring Garden Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and 31st Street  
• All roads from Arch Street to Spring Garden Street, 18th Street to 22nd Street (local access maintained for residents)  
• All roads from Arch Street to Fairmount Avenue, 22nd Street to Corinthian Street (local access maintained for residents)  
• 23rd Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Eakins Oval 
• 22nd Street between Winter Street and Pennsylvania Avenue 
• 21st Street between Winter Street and Pennsylvania Avenue  
• 20th Street between Arch Street and Pennsylvania Avenue 
• 19th Street between Callowhill Street and Cherry Street 
• 16th,17th, and 18th Streets, between Arch Street and Spring Garden Street will be closed only if conditions warrant in the interest of public safety  
• 1600-1700 Benjamin Franklin Parkway will be closed only if conditions warrant in the interest of public safety 

Fairmount Park closures

• Kelly Drive (all lanes) 
• Waterworks Drive 
• Reservoir Drive 
• Lemon Hill 
• Sedgley Drive between Girard Avenue and Kelly Drive 
• Poplar Drive between Girard Avenue and Kelly Drive 
• MLK Drive from Falls Bridge to Eakins Oval 

Manayunk and Roxborough area closures

• Ridge Avenue between Kelly Drive and Hermit Street 
• Main Street between Ridge Avenue and Green Lane 
• Levering Street between Main Street and Tower Street 
• Cresson Street between Levering Street and Cotton Street 
• Lyceum Avenue between Tower Street and Mitchell Street 
• Pechin Street between Green Lane and Roxborough Avenue 
• Roxborough Avenue between Mitchell Street and Terrace Street 
• Manayunk Ave between Roxborough Avenue and Osborn Street 
• Rector Street between Terrace Street and Pechin Street
• Pensdale Street between Terrace Street and Lauriston Street
• Kingsley Street between Manayunk Avenue and Lauriston Street
• Salaignac Street between Manyunk Avenue and Lauriston Street
• Terrace Street between Dawson Street and Ridge Avenue
• Vassar Street from Ridge Avenue to Cresson Street
• Mitchell Street from Connaroe Street to Martin Street
• Additional streets include: Unit blocks of Shurs Lane, Jamestown Street, Pensdale Street, Roxborough Avenue, Grape Street, Levering Street, Gay Street, Connaroe Street, Carson Street, Rector Street, Cotton Street, Connaroe Street, and 300 block of Burnside Street

Note: 

• All cross traffic will be open as conditions allow. 

• The entire length of Kelly Drive will be completely closed to all traffic and parking. 

• There will be no vehicle access to Lemon Hill, Mount Pleasant, and Ormiston Mansions. Residents of these houses will not be permitted to drive vehicles on roads of the race course after 5 AM. 

• There will be no vehicle access to the Dairy and Edgely ball fields. 

• Vehicles (including bicycles) will not be permitted to enter the park at Dauphin Drive. 

• Vehicles entering at Diamond Drive will be given access up to Reservoir Drive only. 

• Vehicles entering the park at Oxford Drive will be permitted as far as Smith Playground only. 

• Sedgley Drive will be closed at Girard Avenue. Brewery Hill Drive will be closed at Girard Avenue. 

• Poplar Drive (Girard Avenue traffic) will be closed at Poplar Street, with all traffic directed east on Poplar Street. 

• There will be no access to the Park from Hunting Park Avenue, the Roosevelt Expressway or Midvale Avenue. 

• There will be no parking on Waterworks Drive, or Lemon Hill. 

Delays can be expected and motorists are advised to avoid the area by using alternate routes, and allow for extra driving time in the areas near the race course before and during the race. Please refrain from double-parking, which creates congestion, limits traffic flow, and is illegal. 

During the Philadelphia Cycling Classic, the following blocks will be in the “No Parking Zone”, and all vehicles must be relocated beginning 8 a.m. on Friday, August 28. Any vehicles remaining on site during this time will be towed: 

• Lyceum/Levering Avenue from Cresson Street to Pechin Street 

• Manayunk Avenue from Ridge Avenue to Roxborough Avenue 

• Pechin Street from Lyceum Avenue to Roxborough Avenue 

• Roxborough Avenue from Pechin Street to Manayunk Avenue 

All vehicles must be relocated from the full race course beginning at 3 a.m. on Sunday, August 30. Any vehicles remaining on site during this time will be towed.

Due to race-related street closures, SEPTA Routes 7, 9, 27, 32, 33, 38, 43, 48, 49, 52, 60, 61, 65, 82, 124/125, K  will be detoured from its normal routes through Kelly Drive, Manayunk and Roxborough area beginning at 4 a.m. on Sunday, August 30. Specific route changes are available on the System Status Page at www.septa.org. 

SEPTA travel tips:

• The Ben Franklin Parkway is best accessed from the 15th Street Market-Frankford Line (L) Station and Race-Vine or City Hall Broad Street (B) Line Station. 

• Those traveling on Regional Rail will want to exit at Suburban Station. 

• If you’re taking PATCO into Philadelphia from New Jersey, riders can take the B to travel to the race. Exit PATCO at 12th-13th Street Station. Head north on S 13th Street toward St. James Street, then left onto Walnut Street. SEPTA’s Walnut-Locust Station is on the corner of Broad & Walnut streets. 

• Visit the Fares section for fare and SEPTA Key information  

• Download the SEPTA App for iPhone and Android devices. Visit the Google Play or Apple App Store and look for the official SEPTA App.  

• View alerts, advisories and detours across the system. To get the latest service news, call Customer Service at 215-580-7800 or follow SEPTA @SEPTA. 

Spectators are encouraged to use public transportation when attending the event. The best way to get to the race is to take Septa, ride your bike, or walk. There will be no parking provided. 

On race day, riders can also take PHLASH buses to Stop 9, FIFA Fan Festival™ on the PHLASH Downtown Loop. Located at Pennsylvania Avenue and Fairmount Avenue, the FIFA Fan Festival™ Stop is located 0.4 miles from the entrance to Philadelphia’s FIFA Fan Festival™ at Lemon Hill. 

To get the latest service news, call Customer Service at 215-580-7800 or follow SEPTA @SEPTA. 

Media Credential applications are available now through August 25, 2026 closing at 11:59 p.m. ET (Tuesday evening / Wednesday morning). Each person will need to apply for their own individual credential and must present a photo ID when picking up their credential on-site. This application is open to members of the media under editorial assignment, team PR representatives and select industry affiliates.

Media representatives with credentialing or coverage questions should contact media@philadelphiacyclingclassic.com.

The Office of Special Events manages a list of upcoming road closures that have been issued special event permits. Jump to the posts on this page for details about large-scale events with multiple road closures, parking restrictions, and public safety measures.

StreetsSmartPHL is your go-to portal for viewing information about Streets Department activities. Residents can get up-to-date information on:

• Street and sidewalk closure permits.
• Paving operations.
• Trash and recycling collection.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) web page features helpful region- and event-specific resources, along with event maps dedicated to monitoring traffic conditions on primary travel routes to each event.

You may need a specific permit for your event or block party. Some permits are handled by different City departments. Review the following information carefully.

Block party permit

Residents can apply to close their street for a block party. This application requires signatures from your neighbors and is permitted by the Streets Department. You can contact the Streets Department at (215) 686-5500 or (215) 686-5502 Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Block Party Bonanza program

Block Party Bonanza applications are open! Learn more about the program and how your block can be considered by visiting our Block Party Bonanza blog post. Eligible block parties must take place between May 23 and October 3.

Special event application

For larger events in business corridors, including street festivals, a Special Event Application may be required and is permitted by the Office of Special Events. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Special Events at (215) 686-3488.

Other event permits

For events taking place in Parks & Recreation sites, such as parks, fields, or rec centers, you need permits from Philadelphia Parks & Recreation.

If you have any issues with City services, contact 311. The City will continue to provide day-to-day services for residents throughout the summer during major events. Additional sanitation services and resources will be made available during peak summer months in anticipation of increased visitor traffic.

Emergency contacts

• Medical, police, or fire emergencies: call 911 
• SEPTA Transit Police: call (215) 580-8111 or text-a-tip to (215) 234-1911
• National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988

Police and fire stations

• Find a police district
• Find a fire station

Non-emergency and City service information

• Visit Philly311’s website or call 311

Whenever you go to a big event, keep these tips in mind to ensure the safety of yourself and others:

• Look for the nearest exit and alternative options. If you’re with a group, discuss an emergency meet-up location in case you get separated.
• If bringing children, ensure they wear bright colors or distinctive clothing. Take a picture of them before leaving and email it to yourself. Write your phone number on a bracelet, on their wrist, or on a piece of paper in their pocket.
• If you see something suspicious, report it right away. See Something Send Something (See Send) is a nationwide suspicious activity reporting (SAR) tool for citizens to help in the fight against terrorism. Download the See Something Send Something app.

Check out the Office of Emergency Management’s safety guide for special events.

• The City issues different types of heat alerts, depending on the weather. During very hot weather, the City may declare a heat health emergency.
• During very hot weather, the City can declare a Code Red to protect people who are homeless. A Code Red also affects dog shelter requirements.

Human trafficking can happen anywhere, and major transit hubs are often used in trafficking situations. Learn how to recognize signs of human trafficking.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. To contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline:

• Call (888) 373-7888 (phone interpretation services are provided).
• Send a text to 233733.
• Use the hotline website’s live chat.