City Announces Road Closures for the 2025 People’s March

PHILADELPHIA - On Saturday, January 18, the 2025 People's March will take place beginning at City Hall and ending at The Philadelphia Museum of Art Apron. To ensure the safety of participants and the public, road closures and parking restrictions will be implemented.

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

Participants in the march will assemble at City Hall North Apron beginning at 10 a.m. The march will begin at approximately 11:30 a.m. and the rally will commence at 1 p.m. The demonstration is scheduled to conclude at approximately 3 p.m.

March Route

The march will begin at approximately 11:30 a.m. The route will be closed on a rolling basis. Closures will be temporary as the march progresses and will be reopened as the march passes.

• Starts at City Hall North Apron
• Westbound on John F. Kennedy Boulevard to 16th Street
• Northbound on 16th Street to Benjamin Franklin Parkway
• Westbound on Benjamin Franklin Parkway (center lanes) to the Philadelphia Museum of Art East Apron
• Ends at the Philadelphia Museum of Art East Apron where the rally will take place

Road Closures

The following streets may be closed from 11:30 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, depending on rally attendance:

• Eakins Oval from Spring Garden Street to MLK Drive
• Spring Garden Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Benjamin Franklin Parkway
• Kelly Drive (outbound) from Benjamin Franklin Parkway to Fairmount Avenue
• Kelly Drive (inbound) from 25thStreet to Benjamin Franklin Parkway

The march route from City Hall North Apron to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Eakins Oval will be closed to traffic at 11:30 a.m. John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Benjamin Franklin Parkway and numbered cross streets east of 22ndStreet will reopen as the march progresses. It is expected that all roads east of Eakins Oval will open to traffic by 12:30 p.m.

Starting at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, inbound (eastbound) traffic on Kelly Drive must exit Kelly Drive at Fairmount Avenue due to the closure of the outer lanes on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Those wishing to access the west side of the Philadelphia Museum of Art may continue to 25thStreet and turn right on Anne d'Harnoncourt Drive.

The cultural institutions on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway will maintain normal hours of operation. Visit the institutions' individual websites for more information on exhibit hours, ticketing, parking, accessibility and accommodations.

Parking Restriction

Please obey any posted "Temporary No Parking" signs. Vehicles parked in these locations during posted hours will be relocated.

Public Transportation

SEPTA bus routes along the march route will be detoured from their normal routes until the conclusion of the march.

Detours will be posted, and specific route changes are available on the System Status Page online at septa.org. SEPTA Customer Service can be reached at 215-580-7800 and directly on X (formerly Twitter) @septa_social.

Public Safety Information

No bags or items should be left unattended. In the event of an emergency or to report a suspicious person, activity or item (a backpack, a package, a container)-notify a police officer immediately or call 9-1-1. Do not try to open, move, cover or touch a suspicious item.

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 the safety of participants, all locations referenced above and the surrounding area are designated as a "No-Drone Zone." Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and drones of any kind are not permitted. For more information on FAA regulations and drone use, visit phila.gov/dronephilly.

For tips and general information about being prepared and ready at special events, read the Special Event Safety Guide.

Additional Information for Media

Any inquiries about the planning, program content, or other details of the People's March on Philadelphia should be directed to event organizers: [email protected]

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