City Announces Road Closures, Parking Restrictions and Other Details for “No Kings 3' March and Rally

PHILADELPHIA - Today, the City announced road closures and parking restrictions for the "No Kings 3" demonstration, a march and rally organized by Indivisible Philadelphia, taking place on Saturday, March 28.

The march is scheduled to start between 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. Assembly for the march is expected to take place as early as 11 a.m. at Love Park (JFK Plaza), the north apron of City Hall, 1400-1500 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, and N. Broad Street between John F. Kennedy Boulevard and Arch Street.

At 12:30 p.m., the march will proceed northbound on 16^th Street to Benjamin Franklin Parkway and westbound on Benjamin Franklin Parkway to the rally location at 22nd Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The rally is scheduled from 1:15 p.m. until approximately 3:30 p.m.

Based on expected crowd size, closures of adjacent and proximal roadways may be implemented to ensure public safety.

Significant traffic delays can be expected during the course of this event. Motorists are advised to avoid the area by using alternate routes and public transportation options, including the Market-Frankford Line (M), Broad Street Line (B), and Regional Rail.

Road closures, parking restrictions, and additional details can be found below.

Road Closures

The following streets will be closed for setup beginning at approximately 5 a.m. until approximately 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 28:

• Center lanes of Benjamin Franklin Parkway (both directions) between 20th Street and 22nd Street
  • Cross traffic and the outer lanes will remain open until approximately 7 a.m.

The following streets will be closed for setup beginning at approximately 7 a.m. until approximately 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 28:

• 2000-2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway (all lanes) between 20th Street and Binswanger Triangle
  • Includes cross traffic on numbered streets
  • 20th Street will remain open until approximately 9 a.m.

The following streets will be closed for the march assembly area starting at approximately 9 a.m. until approximately 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 28:

• 1400-1500 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
• N. Broad Street between John F. Kennedy Boulevard and Arch Street
• Juniper Street between Market Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard

The following streets will be closed for the scheduled march starting at approximately 9 a.m. until approximately 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 28:

• 15th Street between Cherry Street and Market Street
• 16th Street between Cherry Street and Market Street
• 1400-1500 Arch Street
• Benjamin Franklin Parkway (all lanes) between 16th Street and 20th Street
  • Includes closures of cross streets

The following streets will be closed for the rally starting at approximately 9 a.m. until approximately 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 28:

• 1800-2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 18th Street and Binswanger Triangle
  • Includes closures of cross streets

Additional road closures may be implemented based on conditions and public safety considerations.

Road closures will be lifted as streets are cleared of pedestrians and serviced.

Parking Restrictions

Motorists should take notice and must adhere to posted "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.

Public Transportation

SEPTA bus routes 2, 4, 7, 16, 27, 31, 32, 33, 38, 43, 44, 48, 49, 124, and 125 will be detoured from their normal routes beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, through approximately 4 p.m.

Detours will be posted, and specific route changes are available on the System Status Page at www.septa.org and @SEPTA on X.

Public Safety Information

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.

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