Philly Juneteenth Events Forcing Road Closures, Parking Restrictions

Philadelphia PA

16 June, 2022

1:08 PM

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PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia will be celebrating Juneteenth this Sunday with a parade and festival. The Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival features community resources, local craft and food vendors, youth activities, live music, and dance groups. The Parade will commence at 11 a.m. at 52nd and Parkside Avenue and proceed to Malcolm X Park where the Juneteenth Festival will begin at noon. These events will be held rain or shine. Traffic delays can be expected during the course of the event. Drivers are advised to avoid the area by using alternate routes. Below is information on road closures, parking restrictions, and more related to this weekend's celebration. Road Closures The following street will be closed beginning at 7 a.m. on Sunday for the parade formation area: South Concourse Drive between Avenue of the Republic and Belmont Avenue The following streets will be closed beginning at 11 a.m. on Sunday until the conclusion of the parade: Parkside Avenue between 53rd Street and Belmont Avenue52nd Street between Parkside Avenue and Cedar Avenue The following streets will be closed starting at 10 a.m. until approximately 9 p.m. on Sunday: 5100-5200 Pine Street5100-5200 Larchwood Street200-600 S. 52nd Street400 S. 53rd Street400 S. 51st StreetParking Restrictions The above-listed streets will be posted as "Temporary No Parking" zones from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sunday, June 19. 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. COVID-19 Safety Information Participants are encouraged to stay home if they feel sick. Participants can find more Covid-19 event safety tips online. Public Safety Information Throughout the event, the city will provide law-enforcement support, traffic control, and emergency medical services for the event 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. In addition, the public should expect congestion in the area. If you are attending the event, make a plan regarding driving, public transit, parking, and supervision of children. It is recommended that attendees wear comfortable, weather-appropriate attire. For tips and general information about being prepared and ready at special events, read the Special Event Safety Guide before you attend. For more information about the Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival, visit juneteenthphilly.org. Public Transportation SEPTA Bus Routes 30, 31, 40, and 42 will be detoured from their normal routes beginning at 5 a.m. on Sunday through approximately 3 p.m. SEPTA Bus Route 52 will be detoured from its normal route beginning at 5 a.m. on Sunday through approximately 9 p.m. Detours will be posted, and specific route changes are available on the System Status Page at septa.org. Event Alerts Sign up for free text alerts from the City to get weather, transit, event details, and public safety updates. Text ReadyPhila (one word, no space) to 888-777.