The City of Philadelphia will implement a series of road closures and parking restrictions this Saturday to accommodate a large-scale protest planned for June 14, 2025. The event is one of several taking place nationwide in response to the Trump administration and in contrast to the military parade scheduled in Washington, D.C., celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary.
Philadelphia has been named a flagship city for the nationwide demonstration and is expected to draw the largest crowd. Organizers expect participants to begin assembling at Love Park around 10 a.m., with the official rally starting at noon. The march will proceed from Love Park to the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. City officials are advising the public to anticipate heavy traffic and travel delays throughout the area.
Officials strongly encourage motorists to avoid affected areas and use alternative routes or public transit.
Road Closures
For Setup (3 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday):
- Eakins Oval between Kelly Drive and MLK Drive (in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art)
- Kelly Drive inbound (closed at Fairmount Avenue)
For March Assembly (10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Saturday):
- Arch Street from 15th Street to 16th Street
- 16th Street from John F. Kennedy Boulevard to Cherry Street
- Benjamin Franklin Parkway from 16th Street to 17th Street
For the March Route (11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Saturday):
- Benjamin Franklin Parkway (all lanes) from 18th Street to Eakins Oval
- Officials will also close cross streets in this area
For the Rally (11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday):
- 2200–2300 block of Benjamin Franklin Parkway
- Cross streets within this block
- Spring Garden Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Benjamin Franklin Parkway
- 23rd Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Benjamin Franklin Parkway
- Kelly Drive (both directions) from Eakins Oval to Sedgley Drive
- Spring Garden Street Bridge (inbound) from 3 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Additional road closures may occur depending on real-time conditions and safety assessments. City crews will reopen the streets after clearing pedestrians and completing necessary services.
Parking Restrictions
Temporary “No Stopping/Parking” signs will be posted in various areas along the march and rally route. Authorities will relocate vehicles parked in violation of these temporary restrictions. Residents who believe their vehicle was moved should contact the police district that covers the area where it was parked.
Public Transportation
- SEPTA will detour bus routes near the Philadelphia Museum of Art starting at 3 a.m. Saturday.
- Additional Center City bus route detours will begin at 8 a.m. and continue through approximately 5 p.m.
Travelers are advised to check SEPTA’s website or service alerts for the most current information on detours and service adjustments.
Important to note, the 250th year birthday of the U.S. Army parade and celebration is also taking place this weekend.