The City of Philadelphia announces road closures in effect for the 2023 Mummers Day Parade.
The following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at 3 a.m. on January 1 through the conclusion of the parade:Benjamin Franklin Parkway from 16th Street to 20th Street16th Street from Chestnut Street to Race Street18th Street from Ludlow Street to Race Street1300 block of Carpenter StreetCherry Street from 15th Street to 17th StreetBroad Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from South Penn Square to Washington Avenue on Sunday, January 1-beginning at 7 a.m.
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.Temporary "No Parking" zones will be in effect from 2 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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 and drones of any kind are not permitted.