Eagles Super Bowl Parade: What you need to know

As the City of Philadelphia prepares for the 2025 Super Bowl Parade, PHL17 has compiled a guide of everything you need to know to attend the parade.

Jump to Section:

• Top Tips for Attending the Parade
• Public Safety
• Road Closures
• Parking Restrictions
• Parade Route
• SEPTA
  • Fare Information
  • Subways
    • Market-Frankford Line [L]
    • Broad Street Line [B]
  • Trolleys
    • Subway Surface Trolleys [T]
    • Route 15 Trolley [G]
    • Media-Sharon Hill Line (Routes 101 & 102) [D]
  • Norristown High Speed Line [M]
  • Regional Rail
  • Bus
  • CCT Paratransit
  • Route-By-Route & Real-Time Updates
• City Offices, Schools, and Court closures
• Accessibility
• Trash and Recycling Collections
• Background Information

Top Tips for Attending the Parade

• Get there early.
• Have a plan to get there.
  • Multiple streets will be closed and SEPTA has a special parade service so plan accordingly.
• Dress appropriately and warmly.
• Have an exit strategy
• Charge your phone the night before and bring a portable charger.
• Stay hydrated but be prepared that bathroom access will be sparse.
• Bring your own food and beverages.
• Have patience.

Public Safety

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker reiterated that safety is the number one priority during the parade.

The Philadelphia Fire Department will staff EMS tents at the following locations:

• 24th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway (south side)
• Pennsylvania Avenue & Spring Garden Street
• Aviator Park

Adam Thiel, Managing Director of the City of Philadelphia, reminded fans of safety precautions they should take:

• Have a plan.
  • Know where you want to go, how you’re going to get there, and how you’re going to get back.
• Designate an emergency meet-up location for everybody in your party.
• Don’t depend on cell phone service and ensure you have alternate communications plans.
• Think ahead about safety.
  • Remember, there will be children at the parade, so keep it nice and safe for everybody.
• Make sure you’re looking for exits.
  • Make sure you know where to go in case of an emergency.
• Dress for the cold temperature.
  • It will be chilly, so be prepared for several hours out in the weather.
• Stay hydrated.
• Call 9-1-1 for police or fire help and make sure you know your location.
  • Look for nearby street signs, landmarks, and a description of yourself to give to dispatchers and help officers find you.
• Sign up for our Philadelphia Public Information and Alert system.
  • Text READYEAGLES (one word, no spaces) to 888777.

For more tips and general information about being prepared and ready for special events, the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management has a Special Event Safety Guide

Road Closures

Beginning Thursday, February 13:

• The inner lanes (inbound and outbound) of Benjamin Franklin Parkway from Eakins Oval to 20th Street, top of the Oval, and inbound Kelly Drive will be closed from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday, February 14

7 p.m. Thursday until approximately 6 p.m. on Friday, February 14:  

• Kelly Drive from Eakins Oval to Fountain Green
• Sedgley Drive from W. Girard Avenue to Kelly Drive
• Lemon Hill Drive
• Poplar Drive from W. Girard Avenue to Sedgley Drive
• Poplar Street from 30th Street to Poplar Drive

 5 a.m. until approximately 6 p.m.:  

• Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 16th Street and 20th Street (including Logan Circle)
• 17th Street between Arch Street and Vine Street
• 18th Street between Arch Street and Vine Street
• 19th Street between Arch Street and Vine Street
• Race Street between 20th Street and Logan Circle
• 20th Street between Race Street and Callowhill Street
• Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 20th Street and Eakins Oval (all lanes)
• 21st Street between Spring Garden Street and Winter Street
• Local access to Pennsylvania Avenue only (all traffic must turn left)
• 22nd Street between Spring Garden Street and Race Street
• Local access to Park Towne Place only (residents)
• 23rd Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
• Local access only as conditions allow
• 24th Street between Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Park Towne Place
• Park Towne Place between 22nd Street and 24th Street
• Local access to Park Towne Place only (residents)
• Pennsylvania Avenue/Callowhill Street between 20th Street and 21st Street
• Local access to Barnes Foundation driveway (westbound) only
• Eastbound open from 21st Street
• Spring Garden Street between 22nd Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
• Local access only as conditions allow
• Spring Garden Tunnel
• Waterworks Drive
• I-676 westbound 22nd Street off-ramp
• 2000 Winter Street
• Kelly Drive between Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Strawberry Mansion Drive
• Martin Luther King Drive between Eakins Oval and Montgomery Drive
• Spring Garden Street Bridge at 31st Street
• Anne d’Harnoncourt Drive
• 25th Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Kelly Drive

The following streets will be designated “local access only” west of 22nd Street:  

• Wallace Street
• Mt. Vernon Street
• Green Street
• Judson Street
• Brandywine Street

7:30 a.m. until approximately 6 p.m.:   

• South Broad Street between Pattison Avenue and S. Penn Square
• S. Penn Square between Broad Street and 15th Street
• 15th Street between Chestnut Street and Vine Street
• 16th Street between Chestnut Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
• 1500-1600 Market Street
• 1500-1600 JFK Blvd.
• All cross streets on Broad Street from Pattison Avenue to S. Penn Square, from 13th Street to 15th Street
• Pattison Avenue between 7th Street and 20th Street

10:30 a.m. until approximately 6 p.m.:  

• I-95 northbound and southbound Broad Street off-ramp
• I-76 eastbound and westbound Broad Street off-ramp (Sports Complex)

12 p.m. until approximately 9 p.m.:  

• JFK Blvd. between 20th Street and 29th Street/Schuylkill Avenue
• 29th Street/Schuylkill Avenue between Market Street and JFK Blvd.
• 30th Street between Market Street and Arch Street
• I-76 westbound 30th Street off-ramp
• I-76 eastbound 30th Street off-ramp
• I-76 westbound Schuylkill Avenue on-ramp
• Filbert Street between 10th Street and 12th Street
• 10th Street between Filbert Street and Race Street
• 11th Street between Filbert Street and Race Street
• 12th Street between Filbert Street and Race Street

Saturday, February 15

• The inner lanes (inbound and outbound) of Benjamin Franklin Parkway from Eakins Oval to 20th Street will be closed from 6 p.m. on Friday, February 14 into the overnight hours.  Cross streets will remain open to traffic throughout, and all roads will be open prior to the noon on Saturday, February 15.

Parking Restrictions

Temporary no-parking restrictions along the parade route and on adjacent streets will commence at 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 13.  The full extent of these restrictions will be in place until approximately 6 p.m. on Friday, February 14.

• South Broad Street from S. Penn Square to Pattison Avenue (both sides of the street including the center median)
• All cross streets on Broad Street from Pattison Avenue to Chestnut Street from 13th Street to 15th Street (both sides of the street)
• S. Penn Square from Broad Street to 15th Street (both sides of the street)
• 15th Street from Chestnut Street to Vine Street (both sides of the street)
• 1500 Arch Street (both sides of the street)
• 1400-1600 JFK Blvd. (both sides of the street)
• Benjamin Franklin Parkway from 16th Street to 20th Streets (both sides of the street)
• Kelly Drive along Boathouse Row
• Sedgley Drive between Kelly Drive and Poplar Drive
• Waterworks Drive
• 1500-1600 Market Street (both sides of the street)
• 1600 Cherry Street (both sides of the street)
• Pennsylvania Avenue from 22nd Street to 24th Street (south side of the street)
• Benjamin Franklin Parkway from 20th Street to Eakins Oval (all lanes; both sides)
• 22nd Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Winter Street (both sides of the street)
• 21st Street between Pennsylvania Avenue & Race Street (both sides of the street)
• 20th Street from Race Street to Callowhill Street (both sides of the street)
• 19th Street from Arch Street to Vine Street (both sides of the street)
• 18th Street from Arch Street to Vine Street (both sides of the street)
• 17th Street from Arch Street to Vine Street (both sides of the street)
• 16th Street from Market Street to Benjamin Franklin Parkway (both sides of the street)
• 1500-1600 Market Street (both sides of the street)
• 1600 Cherry Street (both sides of the street)
• Park Towne Place between 22nd & 24th Streets (north side of the street)
• 2000-2200 Spring Garden Street (both sides of the street)
• 2000 Winter Street

Please obey all “Temporary No Parking” signs.  Vehicles parked in these locations during posted hours will be relocated.  

*There will be no enforcement of meter and time limit regulations on the day of the parade, Friday, February 14. Safety violations such as parking too close to the corner, fire hydrants, blocking crosswalks and double parking will be enforced.  *

Parade Route

Officials with the City of Philadelphia announced that the parade will start at Broad Street and Pattison Avenue at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 14, and will end with a ceremony at the Philadelphia Museum of Art from 2 to 3:15 p.m.

The official parade route will begin at Broad Street and Pattison Avenue, then continue along Broad Street around City Hall, and finally go along the Ben Franklin Parkway to the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

At around 12:30-1 p.m., the Philadelphia Eagles players and coaches will get ready and the ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. The ceremony will conclude at 3:15 p.m.

SEPTA

Here is everything you need to know about SEPTA’s public transportation plan and getting in and out of the city:

Fare Information

Rides on the Market-Frankford Line [L] and Broad Street Line [B] will be free. SEPTA says this was made possible by sponsorships from Nike, Duracell, and Philadelphia native Kevin Hart’s tequila company, Gran Coramino.

Fares still apply for Regional Rail, buses, and trolleys.

SEPTA Key Cards with Travel Wallet funds, or a valid weekly/monthly pass, are accepted across all modes of transportation.

Contactless payments, like credit/debit cards and Apple & Google Pay, are accepted on buses and trolleys.

On Regional Rail, cash and credit cards will not be accepted on board Friday. Riders must have a valid Key Card, or a pre-purchased special one day pass on sale through Thursday. The special one day pass is $10, allows up to 10 trips across all SEPTA modes, and can be purchased at a SEPTA sales office. Select offices have extended hours on Thursday, February 13.

Subways

Trains on the Market-Frankford [L] and Broad Street Lines [B] will run about every 6 to 8 minutes starting just before 5 a.m. for free rides on Friday.

The entire 15th Street complex will be closed, which includes City Hall, 13th Street [L], 13th & 15th Street [T], and Suburban Station on Regional Rail. SEPTA warns additional station closures are possible, depending on the crowds.

Market-Frankford Line [L]

Open stations:

• Frankford Transportation Center
• Arrott Transportation Center
• Erie-Torresdale
• Allegheny
• Huntingdon
• Girard
• 11th Street
• 30th Street
• 40th Street
• 46th Street
• 52nd Street
• 60th Street
• 69th Street Transportation Center

Broad Street Line [B]

Open stations:

• Fern Rock Transportation Center
• Olney Transportation Center
• Erie
• North Philadelphia
• Cecil B. Moore
• Race-Vine
• Walnut-Locust
• Snyder
• Oregon
• NRG

Trolleys

Subway Surface Trolleys [T]

All trolleys (Route 10 [T1], Route 11 [T4], Route 13 [T3], Route 34 [T2], and Route 36 [T5]) will not stop at 13th or 15th Street Stations. Service terminates at 30th Street Station.

Additional adjustments to service are possible, the transit agency warns.

Route 15 Trolley [G]

All stations will be open.

Media-Sharon Hill Line (Routes 101 & 102) [D]

All stations will be open. Service is scheduled every 15 minutes.

Norristown High Speed Line [M]

All stations will be open. Service is scheduled every 15 minutes.

Regional Rail

Limited and modified service begins at 4:30 a.m. and runs through 10:50 a.m. Service to Center City will be available at 30th Street Station and Jefferson Station. There will be no service at Suburban, Penn Medicine (except for the Airport Line), or Temple University stations.

Regional Rail will operate inbound-only in the morning and outbound-only after the parade.

Riders must have a valid Key Card or a pre-purchased special one day pass on sale through Thursday. The special one day pass is $10, allows up to 10 trips across all SEPTA modes, and can be purchased at a SEPTA sales office. Select offices have extended hours on Thursday, February 13. Cash and credit cards will not be accepted on board Friday.

SEPTA is urging customers using Regional Rail to arrange to be dropped off at or near their station, since parking will be limited at SEPTA stations and nearby. Spots are expected to fill up quickly.

There will be no service on the Chestnut Hill West or Cynwyd Lines.

All remaining lines will make limited stops (linked below):

• Airport Line Schedule (PDF)
• Chestnut Hill East Line Schedule (PDF)
• Fox Chase Line Schedule (PDF)
• Lansdale/Doylestown Line Schedule (PDF)
• Manayunk/Norristown Line Schedule (PDF)
• Media/Wawa Line Schedule (PDF)
• Paoli/Thorndale Line Schedule (PDF)
• Trenton Line Schedule (PDF)
• Warminster Line Schedule (PDF)
• West Trenton Line Schedule (PDF)
• Wilmington/Newark Line Schedule (PDF)

Bus

Starting late Thursday evening: bus routes 2, 4, 7, 9, 12, 16, 17, 21, 27, 29, 31, 32, 33, 37, 38, 40, 42, 43, 44, 45, 48, 64, 68, 79, 124, 125 and G will be detoured on and around Broad Street.

Starting Friday: bus routes 29, 45 and 79 will be suspended. Service will resume after roads reopen.

CCT Paratransit

According to a release, CCT Paratransit will operate regular weekday service, but SEPTA warns travel could be “significantly impacted” by rolling road closures and heavy pedestrian traffic.

SEPTA is encouraging customers with planned trips for medical care facilities near the parade route to reschedule their appointments.

Route-By-Route & Real-Time Updates

SEPTA advises customers to visit the Alerts section of their website for route-specific details.

Riders can also get the latest information on the official SEPTA App. The transit agency says third-party providers, like Apple Maps and Google Maps, may not have the most up-to-date or live information.

Real-time travel updates will be posted on SEPTA.org and @SEPTA on X (formerly Twitter) before, during, and after the parade.

City Offices, Schools, and Court closures

• All Philadelphia municipal government offices will be closed on Friday, February 14. These closures include Philadelphia Park and Recreation’s recreation, environmental, and older adult centers. City daytime centers will also be closed. City after-hour intake centers will operate 24 hours thereafter and through the weekend.
• All Philadelphia public and parochial schools will be closed Friday.
• All Courts and Philadelphia Courts offices will be closed. If you are scheduled for Jury Duty on Friday, February 14, 2025, do not report for service. You will be rescheduled at a later date. All critical Court services are expected to remain operational.

Accessibility

Fans who want to watch the parade near City Hall will see live coverage on 15 jumbotron screens with amplified sound. ASL translators will also be on stage during speaking portions of the program and will also be seen on the jumbotrons.

Space on the south side of Eakins Oval has been designated for wheelchairs and ADA accessibility. This space is first come, first served. Paratransit drop-off locations for Friday will be at 2300 Pennsylvania Avenue and 20th & Spring Garden Streets.

The Eagles Autism Foundation and the City of Philadelphia say they are prioritizing the needs of the autism community. On Friday, there will be a recommended viewing area, a mobile sensory unit, and sensory bags. Additionally, there will be a visual schedule and “additional proactive measures” for families bringing someone with autism to the parade.

Trash and Recycling Collections

Residential trash and recycling collection in the City of Philadelphia will be suspended on Friday, February 14. The Sanitation Department will operate on a holiday schedule, so residents with a normal Friday collection day should place their trash and recycling on Saturday, February 15.

To report any excess trash near the parade after the event, residents can call 3-1-1 or 215-686-8686.

Background Information

On Monday, Eagles president Don Smolenski confirmed the news on 94 WIP, the Eagles teased the announcement in a post on X, and the City announced it via X.

The announcement comes after speculation that the parade would happen Friday after the team made three separate posts on X, deleting two of them.

The City, along with the Eagles, provided more details during a news conference on Tuesday at 11 a.m.

In 2018 the Philadelphia Eagles held the Super Bowl parade 4 days after the game on February 8. Thousands of fans paraded through the streets from Broad Street to the Philadelphia Museum of Art for the first-ever Super Bowl Parade.

This year, weather is a big factor in the parade date as snow is forecasted to hit the area from Tuesday evening into Wednesday.

This story will be updated as more details are released.