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2023 Mummers Parade Road Closures and Parking Restrictions


City Announces Road Closures, Parking Restrictions and Other Details for 2023 Mummers Parade

PHILADELPHIA—The City of Philadelphia today released the road closures and parking restrictions associated with the 2023 Mummers Parade taking place on Sunday, January 1.

Parking restrictions will begin in advance on Thursday, December 29 along portions of the parade route, which starts at City Hall and moves south to Washington Avenue via Broad Street. Most parking and traffic restrictions will be lifted upon the conclusion of the event.

Road closures & parking restrictions

Thursday, December 29, 2022  

Parking is prohibited from 6 p.m. on December 29 through 6 p.m. on January 2, on the west side of 15th Street from Arch Street to Ranstead Street. Street/sidewalk vendors will not be permitted to park in this area during this timeframe.

Friday, December 30, 2022

15th Street will be closed to southbound traffic at John F. Kennedy Boulevard for equipment delivery and setup. Closure will begin 9 a.m. on December 30 and will remain in effect through 7 a.m. January 2, 2023.

Saturday, December 31, 2022

Parking is prohibited on the following streets from 4 a.m. on December 31 through 6 p.m. on January 1:

15th Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from John F. Kennedy Boulevard to Market Street from 10 a.m. on December 31 through 5 a.m. on January 2.

Market Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from 15th Street to 21st Street from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on December 31. At 3 p.m., Market Street will re-open and traffic will be permitted to travel eastbound on Market Street to 15th Street and continue southbound on 15th Street.

Alex Lloyd Gross /Delaware valley News.com File photo Mummers Parade

Sunday, January 1, 2023

The following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at 3 a.m. on January 1 through the conclusion of the parade:

Broad Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from South Penn Square to Washington Avenue on Sunday, January 1—beginning at 7 a.m. through the conclusion of the parade.

Vehicular traffic will not be permitted to cross Broad Street while the parade is in progress. Delays can be expected during the course of the event. Motorists are advised to avoid the area by using alternate routes and allow for extra driving time in areas near the event. Those driving should also refrain from double-parking, which creates congestion, limits traffic flow, and is illegal.

Alex Lloyd Gross /Delaware Valley news.com file photo Mummers Parade.

Additional Parking Restrictions on January 1, 2023

Temporary “No Parking” zones will be in effect from 2 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, January 1—both sides of street unless otherwise noted:

Public Transportation

Due to event-related street closures, attendees are encouraged to use the SEPTA Broad Street and Market-Frankford Lines to access the parade area. Bus detours, alerts and general information can be found on SEPTA’s website.

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.

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.

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

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