Office of Special Events

We are a City agency tasked with the planning, coordination and permitting of special events taking place in the City of Philadelphia. #PHLEvents

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Philadelphia Announces First Case of COVID-19 Coronavirus

For immediate release: 03/10/2020

Published by: Board of Health, Managing Director’s Office, Department of Public Health, Office of the Mayor, Office of Emergency Management

Contact: James Garrow at [email protected] or [phone]

PHILADELPHIA–The City of Philadelphia has announced that an adult resident has contracted the SARS-CoV-2 virus and is considered a presumptive…

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Tentative Road Closures and No Parking for March 2020

Tentative Road Closures and No Parking for March 2020

PLEASE NOTE: All road closures and no parking zones are subject to change.

The 2020 St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Sunday, March 15th. The 2020 Press Release has note been released yet, but you may refer to the 2019 press release here. 

STREET FESTIVALS

March 7, 2020 | Erin Express

STREET FROM TO NO PARKING START STREET CLOSURE START SIDE OF ROAD ANTICIPATED OPENING3800 Sansom…

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Tentative Road Closures and No Parking for February 2020

Tentative Road Closures and No Parking for February 2020

PLEASE NOTE: All road closures and no parking zones are subject to change.

STREET FESTIVALS

February 2, 2020 | Vietnamese Lunar New Year Celebration 

STREET FROM TO NO PARKING START STREET CLOSURE START SIDE OF ROAD ANTICIPATED OPENING 1600 Washington Ave. 16th St. 17th St. 12:00 AM 7:00 PM Whole Road 8:00 PM PARADES AND RACES

February 1, 2020 | 19154 5K 

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Road Closures and Parking Restrictions for 2020 Women’s March

Road Closures and Parking Restrictions for 2020 Women’s March

Contact: Lauren Cox (Press Only) [email protected] [phone] Members of the public can contact [phone]

City Announces Road Closures and Parking Restrictions for 2020 Women’s March on Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA—The City of Philadelphia today released the road closures and parking restrictions associated with the 2020 Women’s March on Philadelphia. On Saturday, January…

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City Releases Road Closures for the 2019 Thanksgiving Day Parade

City Releases Road Closures for the 2019 Thanksgiving Day Parade

For immediate release: 11/25/2019 Published by: Managing Director’s Office, Office of Special Events Contact: Lauren Cox [email protected] [phone]  Members of the public can call [phone] 

City Releases Road Closures and Other Details for the 2019 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade

PHILADELPHIA — The City of Philadelphia released details today for 2019 6abc Dunkin’…

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City Announces Road Closures for 2019 Philadelphia Marathon

City Announces Road Closures for 2019 Philadelphia Marathon

For immediate release: 11/18/2019 Published by: Managing Director’s Office, Office of Special Events Contact: Lauren Cox [email protected] [phone]  Jenn Sherlock [email protected] [phone]  Members of the Public Can Call the Office of Special Events [phone] 

PHILADELPHIA — City officials released information about road closures associated with the…

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Tentative Road Closures and No Parking for November 2019

Tentative Road Closures and No Parking for November 2019

PLEASE NOTE: All road closures and no parking zones are subject to change.

STREET FESTIVALS

November 2, 2019 | Union League of Philadelphia Event

STREET FROM TO NO PARKING START STREET CLOSURE START SIDE OF ROAD ANTICIPATED OPENING 1400 Sansom St. Broad St. Sansom St. 12:00 AM 6:00 PM Whole Road 8:00 PM

November 2, 2019 | Rock the Block Community Cleanup 

STREET FROM TO NO PARKING…

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Tentative Road Closures and No Parking for October 2019

Tentative Road Closures and No Parking for October 2019

PLEASE NOTE: All road closures and no parking zones are subject to change.

STREET FESTIVALS

October 1, 2019 | Bethel Burial Ground Marker Installation

STREET FROM TO NO PARKING START STREET CLOSURE START SIDE OF ROAD ANTICIPATED OPENING 400 Queen St. S. Lawrence St. S. Leithgow St. 12:00 AM 11:00 AM Whole Road 3:00 PM

October 2, 2019 | Mt. Airy CDC Dining Out

STREET FROM TO NO…

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Tentative Road Closures and No Parking for August 2019

Tentative Road Closures and No Parking for August 2019

PLEASE NOTE: All road closures and no parking zones are subject to change.

FYI: All Philly Free Streets (August 3, 2019) road closure information is forthcoming.

STREET FESTIVALS

August 3, 2019 | Allegheny Avenue Arts Festival 

STREET FROM TO NO PARKING START STREET CLOSURE START SIDE OF ROAD ANTICIPATED OPENING 1600 W. Allegheny Ave. 16th St. 17th St. 12:00 AM 7:30 AM Whole Road 7:30 PM

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Tentative Road Closures and No Parking for July 2019

Tentative Road Closures and No Parking for July 2019

PLEASE NOTE: All road closures and no parking zones are subject to change.

For all Wawa Welcome America Road Closure Information, click here.

STREET FESTIVALS

July 3, 2019 | Shepherd’s Heart Community Outreach PENDING 

STREET FROM TO NO PARKING START STREET CLOSURE START SIDE OF ROAD ANTICIPATED OPENING 5700 McMahon St. Chelten Ave. Price St. 12:00 AM 12:00 PM Whole Road 4:00 PM

July 3,…

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Welcome America 2019 Road Closures, Safety and Transportation Info

Welcome America 2019 Road Closures, Safety and Transportation Info

For immediate release: June 28, 2019

Published by: Office of the City Representative, Managing Director’s Office, Office of Special Events

PHILADELPHIA — City officials released information about road closures, safety and public transportation detours associated with the Wawa Welcome America Festival today. The six-day 2019 Wawa Welcome America Festival takes place Saturday, June 29 through…

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Tentative Road Closures and No Parking for June 2019

Tentative Road Closures and No Parking for June 2019

PLEASE NOTE: All road closures and no parking zones are subject to change.

STREET FESTIVALS

June 1-2, 2019 | Visitation BVM Church Festival

STREET FROM TO NO PARKING START STREET CLOSURE START SIDE OF ROAD ANTICIPATED OPENING 2600 B St. Kensington Ave. Lehigh Ave. 12:00 AM 7:00 AM Whole Road 6:00 PM

June 1, 2019 | Liberty Coca Cola Beverages Company Block Party

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Road Closures, Detours and Other Information Announced for Biden Rally

Road Closures, Detours and Other Information Announced for Biden Rally

For immediate release: May 16, 2019 Published by: Office of Special Events Contact: Lauren Cox [email protected] [phone] 

Road Closures, Transit Detours and Public Safety Information Announced for Biden Kick Off Rally

PHILADELPHIA — On Saturday, May 18, 2019, the Joe Biden presidential campaign will host a rally on Eakins Oval (2451 Benjamin Franklin Parkway). The event is open to the…

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City Releases Road Closures for 2019 Blue Cross Broad Street Run

City Releases Road Closures for 2019 Blue Cross Broad Street Run

For immediate release: May 03, 2019 Published by: Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, Managing Director’s Office, Office of Special Events Contact: Lauren Cox [email protected] Members of the public can call [phone] 

PHILADELPHIA — Road closures, transit detours and public safety information for the 2019 Blue Cross Broad Street Run were released today. The Blue Cross Broad Street Run is an annual,…

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Tentative Road Closures and No Parking for May 2019

Tentative Road Closures and No Parking for May 2019

PLEASE NOTE: All road closures and no parking zones are subject to change.

STREET FESTIVALS

May 1, 2019 | Job and Entertainment School Event

STREET FROM TO NO PARKING START STREET CLOSURE START SIDE OF ROAD ANTICIPATED OPENING 2400 Kensington Ave. Lehigh Ave. Huntington Ave. 12:00 AM 9:00 AM Whole Road 3:00 PM

May 2, 2019 | The Center for Art in Wood Fundraiser

STREET FROM TO NO…

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City Announces Road Closures for MLB and Phillies Event

For Immediate Release: April 14, 2019 Contact: Lauren Cox, [email protected]

City Announces Road Closures for MLB and Phillies Event

PHILADELPHIA — On Tuesday, April 16, Major League Baseball, the Philadelphia Phillies and the City of Philadelphia will make a major announcement at a press and fan event open to the public. Road closures, parking restrictions and public transportation detours will…

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🌸 Happy Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival Week! 🌸 (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwAqbrmj_0H/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ns9qgo18m9fw