A packed weekend of parades, races, and festivals will bring major traffic disruptions
Philadelphia is hosting several major events this weekend — including the Roots Picnic, Pride March, Bike-A-Thon, and Run Fest. Expect significant road closures and traffic delays.
Philly is in for a packed weekend. From the Roots Picnic in Fairmount Park to the Pride March and Festival in Center City — plus the Philly Run Fest and American Cancer Society Bike-A-Thon — thousands of people will be out and about for major events across the city.
On Saturday, May 31, the two-day Roots Picnic kicks off at the Mann Center, with road closures already in place for setup and crowd control.
By Sunday, June 1, expect even more congestion as Pride celebrations take over the Gayborhood, cyclists roll through Old City for the Bike-A-Thon, and runners loop through Fairmount Park.
Whether you’re attending or just trying to get around, plan ahead — traffic delays and street closures will impact much of the city all weekend. Here’s what to know.
The Roots Picnic 2025
📅 Saturday, May 31 & Sunday, June 1 |📍 The Mann Center in Fairmount Park, 5201 Parkside Ave.
The Roots Picnic is expected to draw 30,000+ attendees each day, with performances across multiple stages, nearly 40 local food vendors, and headliners including R&B artist Maxwell, Lenny Kravitz, and Meek Mill. Crowds, rideshare congestion, and major road closures are expected throughout the weekend and surrounding weeks.
🚧 Road closures:
States Drive, between Belmont Avenue and Avenue of the Republic (to June 5 at 6 p.m.)
South Concourse Drive, between Belmont Avenue and 52nd Street (to June 4 at 6 p.m.)
Avenue of the Republic, between Belmont Avenue and 52nd Street (to June 4 at 6 p.m.)
Additionally, these streets will be closed starting at noon on Friday, May 30 until 6 a.m. on Monday, June 2:
North Georges Hill Drive, between Belmont Avenue to 52nd Street
South Georges Hill Drive, between North Georges Hill Drive and Belmont Avenue
Wynnefield Avenue, between Parkside Avenue and Belmont Avenue
Use SEPTA’s Mann Loop Bus or rideshare drop-off at the North Gate on Georges Hill Drive. Free and ADA parking available, but expect delays during peak festival hours.
American Cancer Society Bike-A-Thon
📅 Sunday, June 1 | 🕡 Race begins at 6 a.m. |📍 Center City start
Thousands of cyclists will kick off the annual ride to the Shore early Sunday, with road closures beginning as early as 4 a.m. Expect delays around the race start area near Independence Mall.
🚧 Road closures (starting 4 a.m.):
Fifth Street from Market to Race Streets
Arch Street from Fourth to Sixth Streets
Race Street from Seventh to Sixth Streets
Plan ahead and avoid driving in the Old City area early Sunday.
Philly Pride March and Festival
📅 Sunday, June 1 |📍 Center City / Gayborhood
The city’s biggest Pride celebration steps off with the Pride March at 11 a.m. at Sixth and Walnut Streets, traveling through the Gayborhood and ending at the festival site at 11th and Locust Streets. The festival runs from noon to 7 p.m. Expect large crowds and major street closures throughout the day.
📍 March route (11 a.m. to noon):
Begins at Sixth and Walnut Streets
Heads west on Walnut to 10th Street
Turns south on 10th Street to Locust Street
Ends at 11th and Locust Streets
There will be extensive road closures from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the area between Walnut and Pine Streets and 11th and Broad Streets.
Use public transit and allow extra travel time if heading into or through Center City.
Philly Run Fest
📅 Sunday, June 1 | 🕢 7:30 a.m. to noon |📍 Fairmount Park
This 5K, 10K, and 15K races loops through Avenue of the Republic near the Please Touch Museum, with runners completing one, two, or three loops depending on their distance. While there are no official road closures, expect heavy runner traffic and intermittent access restrictions along Avenue of the Republic and surrounding park roads.