PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The third annual Philly Holiday Parade is underway in Center City!<\/p>\n
The one-of-a-kind parade celebrates all of winter’s most amazing holidays, including Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and the Chinese New Year.<\/p>\n
Marchers are proceeding up Market Street to City Hall where Alicia Vitarelli and Alyana Gomez are hosting our streaming coverage.<\/p>\n
There will be floats, marching bands, marching musical groups, special units, and more.<\/p>\n
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Be aware that there are road closures through Center City because of the parade.<\/p>\n
The following streets will be closed from 10 a.m. until the parade steps off :<\/p>\n
– 2nd Street from Chestnut Street to Arch Street<\/p>\n
– Chestnut Street\/Market Street Viaduct from Front Street to Market Street<\/p>\n
– Market Street from 3rd Street to Front Street<\/p>\n
The following streets will be closed beginning at 1 p.m.:<\/p>\n
– Front Street from Walnut Street to Market Street<\/p>\n
The following streets will be closed from 4:30 p.m. to the end of the parade:<\/p>\n
– John F. Kennedy Boulevard from Market Street to 15th Street<\/p>\n
– N. Broad Street from JFK Boulevard to Vine Street<\/p>\n
– City Hall area from S. Broad Street to E. Market Street<\/p>\n
– S. Broad Street (eastside) from Chestnut Street to City Hall<\/p>\n
Roads will be opened as they are serviced and cleaned. City officials say all event-related road closures will be lifted no later than 9 p.m.<\/p>\n
Drivers are advised to avoid the area by using alternate routes and to allow for extra driving time in areas near the event.<\/p>\n
Learn more at phila.gov.<\/p>\n
If a parade isn’t enough, join in on the excitement at the watch and after-party!<\/p>\n
East Market will host the Official Philly Holiday Parade Watch and After Party on Chestnut Walk from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n
You can watch the parade with a great vantage point at Chestnut Walk while listening to live music and watching holiday performers.<\/p>\n
Snacks from Iron Hill Brewery, Federal Donuts, and Victor’s Pizza will be provided at the party, and visitors can’t miss the beautiful 20-foot decorated Christmas tree.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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