Billy Penn
If you’re planning to watch, the health department suggests getting your booster and wearing a mask.
3 years ago
A scene from the 2020 Mummers Parade. (Michael Reeves/Billy Penn)
This story originally appeared on 6abc.
Some parking restrictions for the 2022 Mummers Parade will go into effect on Monday.
Parking is prohibited starting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 27 through 6 p.m on Sunday, Jan. 2, on the east side of 15th Street from John F. Kennedy Boulevard to South Penn Square.
The following road closures and parking restrictions will go into effect later this week:
Two eastbound travel lanes on 15th Street will be closed from John F. Kennedy Boulevard to South Penn Square starting 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 28 through 7 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 2 for equipment load-in and staging. 15th Street may be closed completely for short intervals during this timeframe.
Parking is prohibited from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 29 through 6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 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.
15th Street will be closed to southbound traffic at John F. Kennedy Boulevard on Dec. 30, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Noon) for equipment delivery and setup.
Parking is prohibited on the following streets from 4 a.m. on Dec. 31 through 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 1:
15th Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from John F. Kennedy Boulevard to Market Street from 10 a.m. on Dec. 31 through 7 a.m. on Jan. 2.
Market Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from 15th Street to 16th Street from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2021. 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.
The following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at 3 a.m. on Jan. 1 through the conclusion of the parade:
Broad Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from South Penn Square to Washington Avenue on Jan. 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.
Temporary “No Parking” zones will be in effect from 2 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Jan. 1 on both sides of the street unless otherwise noted:
Attendees must wear a mask along the parade route regardless of vaccination status.
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.