Philly Pride is widening its footprint this year with an expanded celebration at its new location on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The much-anticipated festival will be back again this year to bring the city’s LGBTQ+ community and allies together and kick off Pride Month. Organized by Philly Pride 365, the festival builds on Philly’s long tradition of Pride events and will now have a more centralized, open setting to welcome larger crowds and broader participation.
Due to the changed location of the Pride Festival, SEPTA’s service modifications will be different from previous years.
Getting to the Festival
If you’re headed to the Pride Festival, SEPTA is a great way to ensure you arrive on time. The Parkway is within walking distance of Market Street; nearby stations include 15th Street Station on the 
, Race-Vine Station on the 
or 19th St Station on the 
. Those traveling on SEPTA Regional Rail will want to exit at Suburban Station; from there, it’s just a short walk to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
If you’re taking PATCO into Philadelphia from New Jersey, riders can take the to travel to Philly Pride. Exit PATCO at 8th/Market Street Station. Take the escalator or stairs to concourse level and exit PATCO’s fare gates. Follow the blue signs approximately one block through the concourse to the .
SEPTA Bus Route Detours
Sunday, June 7
4 am to 6 pm
- Route 7
- Route 32
- Route 38
- Route 43
- Route 48
- Route 49
Detour information is subject to change.
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.