Mummers Parade 2022: City issues road closures for return of New Year's Day parade
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia has issued a number of road closures for the return of the annual New Year's Day Mummers Parade. The city also shared health guidelines required for spectators along the parade route.
While the parade won't take place until New Year's Day, city residents and visitors should be mindful that some parking restrictions along the parade route will begin on Monday, Dec. 27.
The Mummers Parade starts at City Hall and moves south to Washington Avenue via Broad Street. Spectators who will line the parade route are required by the city to wear a face mask regardless of vaccination status.
The city is also urging anyone who feels sick to stay home and watch the parade on local television.
Road Closures & Parking Restrictions
Monday, December 27, 2021
Parking is prohibited starting 6 p.m. on Monday, December 27 through 6 p.m on Sunday, January 2, on the east side of 15th Street from John F. Kennedy Boulevard to South Penn Square.
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
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, December 28 through 7 a.m. on Sunday, January 2 for equipment load-in and staging. 15th Street may be closed completely for short intervals during this timeframe.
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Parking is prohibited from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 29 through 6 p.m. on Sunday, January 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.
Thursday, December 30, 2021
15th Street will be closed to southbound traffic at John F. Kennedy Boulevard on December 30, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Noon) for equipment delivery and setup.
Friday, December 31, 2021
Parking is prohibited on the following streets from 4 a.m. on December 31, 2021 through 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 1:
- 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 December 31, 2021 through 7 a.m. on January 2, 2022.
Market Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from 15th Street to 16th Street from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on December 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.
Saturday, January 1, 2022
The following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at 3 a.m. on January 1, 2022 through the conclusion of the parade:
- 15th Street from Arch Street to Chestnut Street
- Market Street from 15th Street to 16th Street
Broad Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from South Penn Square to Washington Avenue on January 1, 2022—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 January 1, 2022
Temporary "No Parking" zones will be in effect from 2 a.m. to 6 p.m. on January 1, 2022—both sides of street unless otherwise noted:
- Broad Street from Arch Street to Ellsworth Street
- Juniper Street from John F. Kennedy Boulevard to South Penn Square (east side)
- South Penn Square from Juniper Street to 15th Street
- Benjamin Franklin Parkway from 16th Street to 20th Street
- North Side of Logan Circle
- 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 Race Street to Ludlow 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
Philadelphia canceled the Mummers Parade last year as the city tried to thwart the spread of coronavirus. Still, some Mummers defied the city's orders not to strut and organized a "constitutionally protected protest" against Mayor Jim Kenney.
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