The 2nd Annual Caribbean Emancipation Day Celebration is a community festival that honors the history and enduring spirit of the Caribbean community through music, food, entertainment and cultural expression. The event brings people together to celebrate freedom and Caribbean heritage in a festive and inclusive atmosphere. The event is free to attend and includes visits to Philadelphia’s historic sites.
Getting to the Celebration
If you’re headed to the event, SEPTA is a great way to ensure you arrive on time. The meeting place is by the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia’s Old City neighborhood, just steps away from 5th St/Independence Hall Station on the 
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There is a free transfer to the from the 
and Trolley routes at 15th Street/City Hall – and it is a short walk from Regional Rail stations in Center City.
If you’re taking PATCO into Philadelphia from New Jersey, exit at 8th-Market Station.
SEPTA Bus Route Detours
Saturday, August 22
11 am to 9 pm
- Route 38
Convenient Ways to Pay
Credit, debit or mobile payments are accepted on all SEPTA networks (Bus, Metro and Regional Rail) at any turnstile or farebox with a simple tap on the validator.
Multi-Rider is available on all SEPTA services and allows up to 5 passengers traveling together to pay with a single contactless debit/credit card or a SEPTA Key card.
Riders are encouraged to load funds on Key cards before the event. For more information about SEPTA Key, visit www.septa.org.
SEPTA ended the sale of Key Tix on March 2. The final date that previously purchased Key Tix will be accepted is August 28.
SEPTA accepts cash for travel on bus, Metro and Regional Rail; exact fare is required for bus and Metro.
- Transit Quick Trip: Customers at Metro stations may purchase a Quick Trip ticket, from Fare Kiosks, for a single one-way ride on the , ,
Trolleys and the 
. Learn more about Transit/Metro Quick Trips. - Regional Rail Quick Trip: Customers may purchase a Quick Trip ticket from Conductors aboard trains. The conductor will issue a Quick Trip, needed to exit Center City Philadelphia Stations (valid 2 hours from time of purchase). Learn more about Regional Rail Quick Trips.
PATCO riders traveling to Philadelphia from New Jersey can use their PATCO Freedom Share card for travel on SEPTA Metro and buses for $2.90 per trip. Card must be purchased from PATCO and loaded with funds in advance.
Parking Pro Tip
Download the SEPTA Park app before you head out. All SEPTA lots and garages charge for daily-use parking—this includes nights and weekends. Payment must be made using the SEPTA Park app, via text or at the kiosks. To avoid violations, please be sure you’ve paid for enough time. SEPTA allows overnight parking at most Regional Rail stations, stations, and at Fern Rock TC and 69th St TC parking lots.
The SEPTA app allows you to think ahead with an integrated trip planner, view nearby stations and routes, save your favorite routes and much more; available to download in the App Store or Google Play Store.
View alerts, advisories and detours across the system. To get the latest service news, call Customer Service at 215-580-7800 or follow SEPTA @SEPTA.