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The Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Parade will step off from Broad Street and Pattison Avenue at 11 a.m. traveling northbound on Broad Street to S. Penn Square, westbound on S. Penn Square to 15th Street, northbound on 15th Street to John F. Kennedy Blvd., westbound on John F. Kennedy Blvd. to 16th Street, northbound on 16th Street to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, westbound on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to Eakins Oval, ending at Philadelphia Museum of Art apron.  

A formal program will take place in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art from 2 p.m.

• Visit  phila.gov  for the complete list of road closures leading up to and day of the parade.

• Portable restrooms are available throughout the parade. This includes ADA-accessible portable restrooms.

• All visitors are encouraged to take public transit when coming into Philadelphia. SEPTA is operating a special Eagles Parade schedule with details available online at  SEPTA.org .  

• Your best bets for getting to-and-from the parade route are the Market-Frankford Line [L] or Broad Street Line [B]. Service will run every 6-to-8 minutes starting at approximately 5 am, providing frequent service throughout the day. There will also be free rides on both lines which will help with safety and crowd flow by making boarding trains easier.

• Check  SEPTA's website  for the most up-to-date information on schedules, station closures and detours.

Throughout the event, the City will provide law enforcement support, traffic control, and emergency medical services.  

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

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

Take missing or lost persons to either of the medic tent locations listed above or notify a Philadelphia Police Officer immediately. 

Smoking is not permitted on any Parks & Recreation property including, but limited to, buildings, playgrounds, ice or skating rinks, fields or courts, pools, picnic areas, walking areas and parking lots.  

In addition, the public should expect congestion in these areas. If you are attending the parade, make a plan regarding driving, public transit, parking, and supervision of children. It is recommended that attendees wear comfortable, weather-appropriate attire.  

Be prepared to walk, as road closures near the parade route will lead to traffic congestion and delays.  

• Know where you want to go and how you’re going to get there before you leave the door.   

• Discuss an emergency meet-up location if you and your friends or family get separated. Look for landmarks.    

• There will be a lot of people out on Friday using their cell phones and service bandwidth may be faulty. Consider texts or posts through social media apps to communicate.  

• If bringing children, make sure they are wearing bright colors or distinct clothes. Take a picture of them before leaving and email it to yourself. Write your phone number on a bracelet, on their wrist, or a piece of paper in their pocket.   

• When you get to your location, be sure to look for the quickest way to exit if you need to.  

• Make sure you check the weather before you go and dress properly. It’s going to be colder Friday. Dress warmly. Wear your Eagles hats, gloves… you’ll be outside for a while. Bring plenty of water.  

• If you see something suspicious, say something. Tell the nearest police officer or public safety official.  

• If you call 911 for police or fire assistance, know your location. Not only the nearest street signs, but a landmark and clothing description to help  first responders find you.  

• The celebration will have jumbotrons placed along the route with amplified sound. The ceremony will host ASL translators on stage during the speaking portions of the program that will be broadcast on the jumbotrons.

• Parade producers have designated space on the south side of Eakins Oval for wheelchairs and ADA accessibility. Please be advised that this space is limited and is first come, first served. Paratransit drop off locations for the celebration will be located at 2300 Pennsylvania Avenue and 20th and Spring Garden Streets. 

• Eagles Autism Foundation will ensure that Friday’s Philadelphia Eagles Parade of Champions is an inclusive celebration. The City of Philadelphia and EAF are prioritizing the needs of the autism community by creating resources for the parade. There will be a recommended viewing area, access to the mobile sensory unit, and sensory bags available. There will be a visual schedule and additional proactive measures for families bringing someone with autism to the parade.  

Through the City’s ReadyPhiladelphia public information and alert system, people can sign up for free READYEAGLES text alerts to stay informed of transit, weather, and public safety info for Friday’s Parade. That’s READYEAGLES (one word/no space) to 888-777.  

Any information and updates will be published on the Office of Emergency Management ( @Philaoem ), City of Philadelphia ( @PhiladelphiaGov ), and Police ( @PhillyPolice)  Twitter pages.