The City of Philadelphia announces streets closures, in effect today through July 4, for the Wawa Welcome America! Festival
Delays can be expected and motorists are advised to avoid, or proceed with extreme caution, in the areas near these festivities before and during Independence Day.
Beginning at 9:30 A.M. Tuesday, July 3 through Thursday, July 5, the eastbound inner drive of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway will be closed for set-up for the Philly 4th of July Jam/Grand Finale Fireworks. The westbound inner drive will be closed after the evening rush hour at about 6:30 P.M.
Tuesday, July 3
Mural Arts Paints Day (2 P.M. – 5 P.M.)
Independence Mall at Independence National Park. 520-525 Market St. No street closures are planned for this event.
POPS on Independence (8 P.M.) Independence Hall. 500 block of Chestnut St. will remain closed.
Wednesday, July 4 (Independence Day)
July 4th Set-Up
500 block of Chestnut Street will remain closed for the final set-up.
The perimeter of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway will be closed, beginning at 6 A.M., and will stay closed until the end of the Parkway concert and fireworks -- between 20th and 25th Street, and between Race Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.
Celebration of Freedom Ceremony/ Independence Day Parade
5th Street, from Walnut to Arch streets (6 A.M.)
Independence Mall vicinity
Transportation and Transit
6th Street, from Walnut to Arch streets (6 A.M.); 9th Street, from Walnut to Market streets; Chestnut, from Front (including viaduct) to 7th Street (7 A.M.); Chestnut Street, 7th to 10th streets (9:30 A.M.) Market, Front (including viaduct) to 11thStreets (9:30 A.M.); Front, from Dock to Arch streets (9:30 A.M.)
Sons of the Revolution Parade
Walnut, from Front to 6th streets, 2nd Street, from Chestnut to Dock streets, 38th Parallel, from Spruce to Dock streets.
Let Freedom Ring Ceremony at Independence Square
500 block of Chestnut Street remains closed.
Party on the Parkway (12 P.M. – 7 P.M.)
Eakins Oval and all drives on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway will be closed at 6 A.M. Only authorized vehicles will be allowed into the area, between 20th & 25th streets, and Pennsylvania Avenue to Race Street.
Philly 4th of July Jam/ Grand Finale Fireworks (Concert & Fireworks, 7 P.M. – 11 P.M.)
Beginning at 4 P.M., additional roads will be closed. Fairmount at Corinthian and Spring Garden at Broad Street will be closed. Additional road closures will span the area of the Parkway and stretch to Arch Street at the peak of the event. Area residents and persons with authorized parking will be allowed within the perimeter; others are advised to use public transportation,or parking outside of the area.
