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Greek Independence Day Parade Bus Detours, Apr. 26

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Greek Independence Day marks Greece’s fight for independence from Ottoman rule. It serves as a public commemoration of Greek history and identity and brings together members of the Greek community while offering an opportunity for all to learn about Greek history and its customs.

In Philadelphia, the day is celebrated with a parade on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway with festive floats and banners that reflect Greece and Greek Americans’ rich culture, including traditional dances, religious performances and local Hellenic clubs.

Getting to the Parade

If you’re headed to the parade, SEPTA is a great way to ensure you arrive on time. A convenient choice is 22nd Street Station, served by the [T]. From there, it’s just a 15-minute walk to reach the Parkway. If you’ll be coming from out of town on Regional Rail, you’ll want to exit at either William H. Gray III 30th Street Station or Suburban Station.

You can also use plan.septa.org for real-time trip planning to and from the parade.

Road Closures

Sunday, April 26
11 am to 6 pm

  • Route 2
  • Route 7
  • Route 32
  • Route 33
  • Route 38
  • Route 43
  • Route 48
  • Route 49

Convenient Ways to Pay

Contactless – Simpler, Faster, Accepted on All SEPTA Networks

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.

Riders are encouraged to load funds on Key cards before the event. For more information about SEPTA Key, visit www.septa.org.

Multi-Rider is available on all SEPTA services and allows up to 5 passengers traveling together to pay with a single SEPTA Key card.

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 [L] Market-Frankford Line, [B] Broad Street Line, [T] Trolleys and the [M] Norristown High Speed Line. 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, [M] Norristown High Speed Line 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.