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Kamala Harris is holding her final campaign rally concert in Philly. Here’s what we know.

Harris' campaign will hold a get-out-the-vote concert and rally in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin and more are expected to perform.

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, speak at a campaign rally in Philadelphia on Aug. 6.
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, speak at a campaign rally in Philadelphia on Aug. 6.Read moreJose F. Moreno / Staff Photographer

Vice President Kamala Harris will hold a get-out-the-vote concert rally Monday night at the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art as the presidential campaigns continue to focus on the critical swing state of Pennsylvania. A similar Harris concert rally will take place in Pittsburgh earlier that evening.

Here’s everything we know about the Philly rally so far.

📍 Where and when will the Philadelphia rally take place?

The rally and concert will take place on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, below the Art Museum steps, on Monday night — election eve — from 5 to 9 p.m., according to campaign messaging.

🎤 Who’s performing at the rally?

The rally and concert will feature a star-studded cast of musicians and celebrities, many of whom have direct ties to Philadelphia.

Among those expected to perform are Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin, The Roots, DJ Cassidy, Freeway and Just Blaze, Jazmine Sullivan, and Adam Blackstone, according to the Harris campaign. Former talk show host Oprah Winfrey, who interviewed Harris last month, will also speak at the rally, as will Fat Joe and DJ Jazzy Jeff.

The get-out-the-vote event will be tied together with a national livestream show which will spotlight “every battleground states’ rallies, performances, and speeches,” the campaign announced.

Before Monday night’s event in Philadelphia, Harris will also attend a separate rally and concert in Pittsburgh, which will feature Katy Perry, D-Nice, and Andra Day.

Performers at Harris rallies have included Bruce Springsteen, John Legend, Gracie Abrams, and more. Celebrities and artists with Philly ties who have endorsed Harris include Pink, Questlove, and Abbott Elementary’s Sheryl Lee Ralph, as well as Delaware’s Aubrey Plaza.

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🎟️ Who can attend the rally?

Rallies are free and open to the public.

Those interested in attending can register via a listing on the Democratic National Committee event page. That may also add you to their mail and fundraising list.

👜 What can I bring to the rally?

For those attending the rally in-person, the city’s special events office encourages people to leave bags at home. Guests will be screened through an airport-style screening checkpoint operated by the U.S. Secret Service.

Here’s a full list of prohibited items:

  1. No knives, firearms, weapons, or otherwise dangerous objects.

  2. No bags larger than a clutch -- clear bag preferred

  3. No liquids of any quantity, aerosols, or gels. Medical items are exempt.

  4. No reusable water bottles (full or empty).

  5. Diaper bags are exempt.

  6. No outside posters or signs, of any size.

  7. No umbrellas, of any size.

  8. No vape pens or lighters.

  9. No lawn chairs, non-service animals, bicycles, balloons, drones, laser pointers, packages, selfie sticks, structures, toy guns, or recreational mobility devices.

  10. Any other item deemed hazardous by the United States Secret Service is subject to being prohibited.

🏠 How can I watch the rally from home?

The Harris campaign has consistently live streamed its rallies and events from its YouTube channel.

You can watch for updates on the campaign’s live video page.

🚧 Road closures

City officials started closing some streets as early as Friday.

Motorists are advised to avoid areas near Fairmount Avenue and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and to expect delays.

Road closures will include:

The following streets will be closed from 8 a.m. Friday to 8 p.m. Tuesday:

  1. Eakins Oval between Kelly Drive and Spring Garden Street

The following streets will be closed from 8 a.m. Saturday to 8 p.m. Tuesday:

  1. Kelly Drive (inbound) from 25th Street to Benjamin Franklin Parkway

  2. Spring Garden Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Kelly Drive

  3. Benjamin Franklin Parkway (inner and outer lanes) between 22nd and 24th Streets

The following streets will be closed from 5 a.m. Monday to about 8 p.m. Tuesday:

  1. The entire width of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, beginning at 18th Street and extending west through Eakins Oval to 25th Street

  2. 19th Street between Arch and Callowhill Streets

  3. 20th Street between Arch and Vine Streets

  4. 21st Street between Winter and Hamilton Streets

  5. 22nd Street between Winter and Spring Garden Streets

  6. 23rd Street between the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Pennsylvania Avenue

  7. Spring Garden Street Tunnel

  8. Spring Garden Street Bridge

  9. Kelly Drive between Fairmount Avenue and Eakins Oval

  10. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive between the Falls Bridge and Eakins Oval

  11. I-676 westbound off-ramp at 22nd Street (the I-676 eastbound off-ramp at 23rd Street will remain open)

Short-duration, intermittent closures of 2200 to 2400 Pennsylvania Avenue are expected Monday to move equipment and resources. Motorists are advised to use caution in the area and follow instructions from the Philadelphia Police Department.

There will also be parking restrictions throughout the immediate area.

⛔ Museum closures

The following cultural institutions on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway will be closed on Monday, November 4:

  1. Philadelphia Museum of Art (including access to the steps)

  2. Barnes Foundation

  3. The Franklin Institute

  4. The Rodin Museum

  5. Moore College of Art & Design

  6. The Academy of Natural Sciences

  7. Parkway Central Library of the Free Library of Philadelphia

  8. Parkway Visitor Center and Rocky Shop