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6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade Bus Detours & Road Closures, Nov. 26

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The 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade is the oldest Thanksgiving parade in the United States, and over the years it’s become a cherished Philadelphia tradition. The parade features an exciting procession through Center City and up the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to the Art Museum. The event includes floats, marching bands, giant balloons and live performances – it’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season.

Getting to the Parade

If you’re headed to the parade, SEPTA is a great way to ensure you arrive on time. It starts off at 20th Street & John F. Kennedy Boulevard. 19th St Station on the T gets you within walking distance, or another convenient option is Race-Vine Station on the B. There is a free transfer to the B from the L and Trolley routes at 15th Street/City Hall – and it is a short walk from Regional Rail stations in Center City.

Those traveling on Regional Rail will want to exit at Suburban Station.

If you’re taking PATCO into Philadelphia from New Jersey, riders can take the B. Exit PATCO at 12th/13th & Locust Street Station. Take the escalator or stairs to concourse level, exit PATCO’s fare gates and follow signs to exit to street level. Head north on S 13th Street toward St. James Street, then left onto Walnut Street. SEPTA’s Walnut-Locust Station is on the corner of Broad & Walnut streets.

Modified Service Schedules

SEPTA services operate on modified schedules on Thanksgiving Day. Bus, Metro (includes the L, B, T, G, D and M) and Regional Rail routes operate on a Sunday Schedule. All modes resume regular weekday schedule at the start of service day, Friday, November 28. 

For more information, please visit the Holiday Service Schedules page.

Road Closures

Streets will be closed in many parts of Center City to accommodate the parade route. Traffic delays can be expected. Motorists are advised to find alternate routes, avoid areas along the parade route, allow for extra driving time and proceed with caution.

A full list of affected SEPTA bus routes is below; for specific details on the detours, please visit SEPTA’s Alerts and Detours page. Additional detours could be added throughout the day due to unscheduled road closures.

SEPTA Bus Route Detours

Thursday, November 26
2 am to 5 pm

  • Route 2
  • Route 7
  • Route 17
  • Route 27
    Route 31
  • Route 32
  • Route 33
  • Route 38
  • Route 43
  • Route 44
  • Route 48
    Route 49
  • Route 124
  • Route 125
  • L1 OWL

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.

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 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, B, T Trolleys and the M. 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 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.