Veterans Day Events and Road Closures in Center City
Several streets in Center City will close over the weekend for multiple events, including the Rocky Run, the Marine Corps birthday celebration, and the Veterans Day parade. Authorities recommend using alternative routes or planning ahead to avoid traffic delays.
Saturday: The Rocky Run
The 2025 Rocky Run will temporarily close sections of Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Martin Luther King Drive. All affected roads are expected to reopen by 2 p.m.
Sunday and Monday: Veterans Day Parade and Festivities
Road restrictions honoring nearly 700,000 veterans living in Pennsylvania begin Sunday. The 11th Annual Philadelphia Veterans Parade starts at noon, running between 21st Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
“More than 4,000 people are expected to attend, rain or shine, making their way to Eakins Oval for a festival with live music, games, food trucks, a beer garden, and a market.”
Parts of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Eakins Oval will serve as no-parking zones starting at 6 a.m. Sunday. These areas will reopen to traffic by 5 p.m. Vehicles parked in restricted areas may be towed.
Road Closures
- Benjamin Franklin Parkway, between 18th and 21st streets
- Benjamin Franklin Parkway, between 21st Street and Eakins Oval (reopens after the parade ends)
Motorists are encouraged to follow posted traffic advisories and avoid restricted zones throughout the weekend.
Author’s Summary
Philadelphia’s Center City will be lively yet restricted this weekend due to Veterans Day events and the annual Rocky Run, with several key parkway areas closing to traffic.