PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The City of Philadelphia has released a list of road closures and parking restrictions ahead of the 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
City officials say this year’s parade commemorates 250 years of Irish contributions to America, honoring the legacy, culture, and achievements of the Irish community.
The parade will commence at 11:15 a.m., starting at 16th Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard and proceeding eastbound on Market Street to Penn’s Landing. The parade is scheduled to conclude at 3 p.m.
The main performance area and grandstands will be located at 5th and Market Streets.
All parade participants will enter at Schuylkill Avenue and John F. Kennedy Boulevard and assemble from 20th Street to 16th Street along John F. Kennedy Boulevard beginning at 9 a.m.
Road Closures
The following streets will be closed starting at 5:30 a.m. until approximately 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 15:
-Market Street between 6th Street and 5th Street
The following streets will be closed starting at 9 a.m. until approximately 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 15:
-John F. Kennedy Boulevard between 20th Street and 15th Street
-20th Street between Market Street and Arch Street
-19th Street between Market Street and Arch Street
-18th Street between Market Street and Arch Street
-17th Street between Market Street and Arch Street
-16th Street between Market Street and Arch Street
-15th Street between Market Street and Arch Street
The following streets will be closed starting at 10:30 a.m.(or earlier, depending on traffic conditions) until approximately 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 15:
-John F. Kennedy Boulevard between 15th Street and Juniper Street
-Juniper Street between John F. Kennedy Boulevard and Market Street
-Market Street between Juniper Street and 2nd Street
-All cross streets on Market Street from 13th Street to 5th Street, between Chestnut Street and Arch Street
Parking Restrictions
The following streets will be posted as “Temporary No Parking” zones from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 15:
-1400-2000 block of John F. Kennedy Boulevard
The following streets will be posted as “Temporary No Parking” zones from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 15:
-5th Street between Chestnut Street and Market Street
-6th Street between Chestnut Street and Race Street
-Race Street between 5th Street and 6th Street
-Market Street from Juniper Street to 2nd Street
Motorists must adhere to “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.
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