Mummers Parade 2023: What You Need To Know

PHILADELPHIA — The new year is almost here, and that means the annual Philadelphia Mummers Parade is almost here, too.

As we all know, the parade will be held on Jan. 1.

Comics, Wench Brigades, Fancies, String Bands, and Fancy Brigades will take to the route— which starts at City Hall and moved down Broad Street to Washington Avenue — will step off at 9 a.m. Sunday.

Performance areas will be set up along the route.

But with the parade comes road closures and parking restrictions.

Parking restrictions began Thursday along portions of the parade route

Below are road closures and parking restrictions for the parade:

Thursday
Parking is prohibited from 6 p.m. on Thursday through 6 p.m. on Jan. 2, 2023, 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.

Friday
15th Street will be closed to southbound traffic at John F. Kennedy Boulevard for equipment delivery and setup. Closure will begin 9 a.m. on Thursday and will remain in effect through 7 a.m. Jan. 2, 2023.

Saturday
Parking is prohibited on the following streets from 4 a.m. on Saturday through 6 p.m. on Jan. 1, 2023:

• Market Street from 15th Street to 21st Street (both sides)
• John F. Kennedy Boulevard from Juniper Street to 20th Street (both sides)

15th Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from John F. Kennedy Boulevard to Market Street from 10 a.m. on Saturday through 5 a.m. on Jan. 2, 2023.

Market Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from 15th Street to 21st Street from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. 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.

Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023
The following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at 3 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2023 through the conclusion of the parade:

• 15th Street from Arch Street to Chestnut Street
• Market Street from 15th Street to 21st Street
• Benjamin Franklin Parkway from 16th Street to 20th Street
• North Broad Street from Cherry Street to John F. Kennedy Boulevard
• 16th Street from Chestnut Street to Race Street
• 17th Street from Ben Franklin Parkway to Ludlow Street
• 18th Street from Ludlow Street to Race Street
• 19th Street from Ben Franklin Parkway to Chestnut Street
• 1500 block of Ranstead Street
• 1300 block of Carpenter Street
• 1000 block of South 13th Street
• Chestnut Street from 15th Street to 18th Street (north side)
• Cherry Street from 15th Street to 17th Street
• Arch Street from 15th Street to 17th Street
• Washington Avenue from 12th Street to 18th Street

Broad Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from South Penn Square to Washington Avenue on Sunday, Jan. 1 2023 —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.

Additional Parking Restrictions on Jan. 1, 2023
Temporary “No Parking” zones will be in effect from 2 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023 —both sides of the street — unless otherwise noted:

• Broad Street from Arch Street to Ellsworth Street
• Juniper Street from John F. Kennedy Boulevard to East Penn Square
• South/East Penn Square from 15th Street to Juniper Street
• Benjamin Franklin Parkway from 16th Street to 20th Street
• Logan Circle (north side)
• North Broad Street from Cherry Street to John F. Kennedy Boulevard
• 16th Street from Chestnut Street to Race Street
• 17th Street from Ben Franklin Parkway to Ludlow Street
• 18th Street from Ludlow Street to Race Street
• 19th Street from Ben Franklin Parkway to Chestnut Street
• 19th Street from John F. Kennedy Boulevard to Market Street
• 1500 block of Ranstead Street
• 1300 block of Carpenter Street
• 1000 block of South 13th Street
• Chestnut Street from 15th Street to 18th Street (north side)
• Cherry Street from 15th Street to 17th Street
• Arch Street from 15th Street to 17th Street
• Washington Avenue from 12th Street to 18th Street

Public Transportation
Due to event-related street closures, 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.

Public Safety Information
No bags or items should be left unattended. In the event of an emergency or to report a suspicious person, activity or item (a backpack, a package, a container)—notify a police officer immediately or call 911. Do not try to open, move, cover or touch a suspicious item.

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 (UAS) and drones of any kind are not permitted.

For tips and general information about being prepared and ready at special events, read the

Special Event Safety Guide.