Made In America 2021 Details: Road Closures, COVID, Safety, More

PHILADELPHIA — It's almost Labor Day Weekend, and that means it's almost time for Jay-Z's Made In America music festival on the Ben Franklin Parkway in Philly.

With headliners Justin Bieber and Lil Baby set to perform in addition to a slew of other acts (see the full lineup here), the city is letting people know how the major event will affect the parkway area.

First off is road closures.

Below are details on road closures planned for the festival:

Phase 1: 7 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 29 to 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 7:

• CLOSED: Two lanes of Eakins Oval in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Phase 2: 7 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 30 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 7:

• CLOSED: Spring Garden Street, between Pennsylvania Avenue and Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

Phase 3: 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 31 to 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 7:

• Parking prohibited on 22nd Street between Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Pennsylvania Avenue (west side) and Park Towne Place from 22nd Street to 24th Street (north side).

Phase 4: 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 1 to 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 7:

• CLOSED: Inner lanes of Benjamin Franklin Parkway, between 20th Street and Eakins Oval.
• Cross traffic on numbered streets will be permitted and outer lanes of Benjamin Franklin Parkway will remain open on Wednesday, Sept. 1.

Phase 5: 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept 2 to 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 7:

• CLOSED: Outer lanes on Benjamin Franklin Parkway, between 22nd and 23rd Streets (eastbound only).
• Cross traffic on numbered streets will be permitted on Thursday, Sept. 2.

Phase 6: 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 3 to 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 7:

• CLOSED: Outer lanes of Benjamin Franklin Parkway, between 20th Street and Eakins Oval
• CLOSED: Inner lanes of Benjamin Franklin Parkway, between 20th Street and Eakins Oval
• CLOSED: 23rd Street, between Pennsylvania Avenue and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
• CLOSED: 22nd Street, between Pennsylvania Avenue and Park Towne Place
• CLOSED: 21st Street, between Pennsylvania Avenue and Winter Street
• CLOSED: Kelly Drive outbound from Benjamin Franklin Parkway to Fairmount Avenue
• CLOSED: Martin Luther King Jr. Drive from Sweetbriar Drive to Eakins Oval
• Starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 3, due to the closure of the outer lanes on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, traffic headed inbound (to Center City) from Spring Garden Street Bridge or Martin Luther King Drive must exit Eakins Oval on the 24th Street ramp. Traffic headed inbound on Kelly Drive must exit Kelly Drive at Fairmount Avenue. Anne d’Harnoncourt Drive will remain open for employees and guests of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and will be accessible via 25th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.

All road closures will be lifted prior to morning rush hour on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021.

Phase 7: 3 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4 to 5 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 6:

The most extensive road closures and parking restrictions around the festival site will begin at 3 a.m. on Saturday, September 4, and remain in effect through the duration of the event. Many of the road closures listed below will be lifted prior to 5 a.m. on Monday, September 6 as roads are cleaned and serviced.

Road Closures:

• The entire width of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, beginning at 20th Street extending west through Eakins Oval to 25th Street. Note: The rear of the Philadelphia Museum of Art will be accessible to museum guests via a special route (Fairmount Avenue, to Pennsylvania Avenue, to 25th Street/Anne d’Harnoncourt Drive).

• 21st Street, between Winter Street and Hamilton Street.
• 22nd Street, between Winter Street and Spring Garden Street.
• 23rd Street, between the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Pennsylvania Avenue.
• Spring Garden Street Tunnel.
• Spring Garden Street Bridge. Note: The City will make every effort to keep this bridge open during Philadelphia Museum of Art operating hours, but it may be forced to close during periods of heavy pedestrian use.

• Kelly Drive, between Fairmount Avenue and Eakins Oval.
• Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, between the Falls Bridge and Eakins Oval.
• 2100 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, between the Whole Foods store and 21st Street. Note: The eastern half of the block, from the Whole Foods Market to 20th Street, will remain open to allow access to the store.
• I-676 westbound off-ramp at 22nd Street. Note: I-676 eastbound off-ramp at 23rd Street will remain open.

Short duration, intermittent closures of 2200-2400 Pennsylvania Avenue are expected at times on Saturday, Sept. 4 and Sunday, Sept. 5 for movement of equipment and resources. Motorists are advised to utilize caution in the area and obey instructions from the Philadelphia Police Department.

And now, parking restrictions.

Below are areas where parking will be restricted:

• Pennsylvania Avenue, between 22nd Street and Fairmount Avenue (south side of street).
• Winter Street, between 20th and 22nd Streets (both sides of street).
• 20th Street, between Vine Street and Callowhill Street (east side of street).
• 21st Street, between Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Race Street (both sides of street).
• 22nd Street, between Winter Street and Spring Garden Street (both sides of street).
• Park Towne Place, between 22nd Street and 24th Street (both sides of street).
• Spring Garden Street, between 22nd Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.
• Race Street, between 19th Street and 20th Street.

Additional road closures and parking restrictions may be necessary in the vicinity of the event venue as dictated by conditions. Resident and visitors should always obey posted signs and instructions from the Philadelphia Police Department.

Here's what to expect regarding the coronavirus precautions for the festival.

The festival will implement all CDC and local public health mandates and guidelines.

Proof of a negative COVID-19 test result within 48 hours of attending the festival or printed proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (the vaccine card or photo of the card) must be presented by ticket holders at entry.

All attendees on festival grounds will be required to wear masks.

Below is general safety information about the festival.

The venue features multiple entrances and exits for ticket-holders during the two-day festival. Entrances are located at 21st Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Re-entry to the venue will not be permitted on either day.

The perimeter of the festival will be firmly secured and protected for public safety. The enclosed event boundaries are:

• 21st Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Park Towne Place.
• Pennsylvania Avenue from 21st Street to 25th Street.
• The south side of Eakins Oval from Martin Luther King Drive to 24th Street.
• Park Towne Place from 24th Street to 22nd Street.
• The south side of Benjamin Franklin Parkway from 22nd Street to 21st Street.

Throughout the event, the city will provide enhanced law-enforcement support and emergency medical services on the Parkway and in the surrounding vicinity.

The City and Made in America are coordinating with local, state and federal public safety authorities to utilize a network of prevention and response services.

Additionally, Made in America has partnered with iDecko to compile and address community-related questions and/or concerns. A hotline has been made available for the duration of the event, inclusive of the site build. The hotline number is 917-732-7501.

Access to the venue is limited strictly to ticket-holders, who will be subject to search before being permitted inside the venue to ensure the enjoyment and safety of everyone at the festival. Ticket holders should be prepared for additional searches inside the venue at the discretion of festival security staff. Spectators are strongly discouraged from carrying bags, backpacks, or satchels of any kind. All bags are subject to search.

Those planning to attend festival activities should plan ahead regarding driving, public transit, parking, supervision of children and wearing comfortable attire.

There is an ADA accessible entrance at the main gates on Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 21st Street. Festival attendees requiring ADA accessible accommodations for guest screening and arriving via vehicle can be dropped off at 24th Street and Park Towne Place.

Bags and other items should never be left unattended. In an emergency, or to report a suspicious person, activity or item (a backpack, a package, a container), attendees can notify a police officer immediately or call 911.

Items allowed inside the venue include:

• Factory-sealed plastic water bottles, one per person up to 1 liter
• Empty plastic or aluminum water containers, one per person up to 1 liter for re-use at water refill stations (drinking water will be available for purchase and there will be water stations for refilling bottles)
• Empty hydration packs (backpacks, waist bands or other hydration items and inserts)
• One small non-framed backpack or bag subject to search and re-search (all searched bags will be tagged following search)
• Blankets and towels
• Umbrellas (small hand-held only)
• Non-professional cameras, flip-cams, camera phones
• Sunscreen, sunglasses, government issued I.D., cash, debit/credit cards, and other personal items

Items NOT allowed inside the venue include but are not limited to:

• Weapons and contraband of any kind (regardless of permitting, e.g. Right-to-Carry permits will not be honored)
• Drones
• Fireworks or explosives
• Illegal or illicit substances of any kind
• Food and non-water beverages, including alcohol, taken from outside of the venue
• Pets (except trained service animals)
• Flyers, handbills, posters, stickers (no solicitation or unauthorized vending allowed)
• Chairs
• Glass containers
• Skateboards, motorized vehicles or scooters (excluding motorized wheelchairs or similar equipment for those with mobility issues)
• Coolers (unless for medical reasons)
• Professional recording devices or cameras (no detachable lenses or tripods meant for commercial use)
• Fluorescent plastic lights (glow sticks)
• Laser pointers
• Spray paint
• Balls, balloons and frisbees
• Musical instruments
• Items that would obstruct others’ view of the stages (kites, flag poles, large signs, etc.)
• Any item deemed by security as a risk to public safety

Made in America is a "No Drone Zone," meaning drone use is prohibited, and the use of drones over groups of people or over stadiums is a violation of FAA regulations.

The Made in America Festival is an all-ages event. However, to enter the festival beer garden areas and to purchase alcohol, individuals must be 21 or older and have valid photo I.D. Underage drinkers will be detained.

Smoking is not permitted on any Philadelphia Parks & Recreation property including, but limited to, buildings, playgrounds, ice or skating rinks, fields or courts, pools, picnic areas, walking areas and parking lots.

Missing or lost persons can be brought to the information tents located next to the main merchandise booth on 2100 Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

Found items can be taken to various information tents placed throughout the venue, with the primary lost and found located at the information tents next to the main merchandise booth on 2100 Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

Alpha-numeric location markers will be posted to clearly and easily identify a location or section (by letter and number, example: CD-1) to facilitate communication in the event of an emergency.

EMS tents are located near the main entrance between 21st and 22nd Streets, at the north side of 23rd Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, and near the Rocky Statue to the right of the main stage.

Portable restroom facilities, including ADA-compliant units, will be available for use throughout the festival grounds.

Weather information on the festival is below:

Made in America is a rain or shine event. Attendees should sign up to receive free weather and emergency alerts by texting READYPHILA to 888-777, and in the case of severe weather, should listen for announcements broadcast across the festival footprint.

In the event of high temperatures, attendees should be aware of the risk of heat-related health issues. EMS personnel will be on duty all day at accessible first aid stations and will be on patrol to monitor activities. Many heat stress or heat exhaustion issues can be avoided by taking simple precautions:

• Stay hydrated by drinking lots of water. Avoid over-indulging in alcoholic liquids, caffeine and avoid wearing excessive layers of clothing.
• Consider the Three L’s Rule: light-colored, lightweight and loose-fitting. Wear garments made of natural fibers like cotton.
• Review tips for ways to stay safe and cool during the summer heat.

For tips and general information about being prepared and ready at special events, read the Special Event Safety Guide before you attend.