Philadelphia No Kings protest 2026: What to know
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Key Points:
- Significant traffic delays are expected in Philadelphia this weekend due to a protest, with multiple street closures announced by city officials.
- From 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, center lanes of Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 20th and 22nd Streets will be closed, with outer lanes partially open until 7 a.m.
- Full closures on Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 20th Street and Binswanger Triangle, along with cross streets, will occur from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with some streets opening later in the morning.
- Additional street closures between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. will affect areas including John F. Kennedy Boulevard, North Broad Street, Juniper Street, 15th and 16th Streets, and Arch Street.
- The city may implement further road closures based on traffic and safety needs during the protest.
