Made In America Parking

northjersey78

So what are everyone's thoughts on driving in and parking as opposed to SEPTA? I'd rather just drive myself, but I'm worried there will be zero parking anywhere close to the event in garages or lots if I roll in there around 6.

SVRDhand13

I am valet parking in my hotel and walking to the venue. I would suggest doing the same if youre within a mile walk.

Empty Glass

I'm preparing for a cluster fuck and I'll get to town about 6 hours before you.

bestparking.com lists lots and garages in and around cities. They also have an app. I'm going to have a few lots in mind and hope for the best

Bathgate66

I would guess 6 PM is kinda late to roll in and expect to easily get a spot.

Just saying

I'll hopefully arrive early and park in the center city area- there are multiple garages all within a mile or so of the venue.

81

can somebody swing by and pick me up....thanks in advance.

I'm a Truck

81 wrote:

can somebody swing by and pick me up....thanks in advance.

That requires its own thread sir. Trust me, it works!

81

I'm a Truck wrote:

81 wrote:

can somebody swing by and pick me up....thanks in advance.

That requires its own thread sir. Trust me, it works!

jrkemfort

Can someone familiar with the area please give some tips on where to park and what areas to avoid? It would be much appreciated!

jrkemfort

If anyone is going Saturday, scout out the parking situation for everyone going on Sunday!

Bathgate66

get there early
don't wind up on A&Es " Parking Wars "

eeriepadave

Ppa.org should help.

I'm gonna attempt to drive down both days. I know of at least 2 parking garages that are open 24 hours. One holds 650 cars and is on 23rd and race. The other holds like 350 cars and is on 21st and the parkway. Maybe if I get there real early it won't get filled up. :?

hill1426

There are a lot of really helpful replies here. Thank you!

I'm coming in from L.A. and staying near Temple University. I've never really used public transportation. I checked out the SEPTA website and I'm kinda confused but I might be able to figure something out.

My question for the Philly natives is, do you think I'm better off trying to use public transportation or renting a car and parking?

PhillyCrownOfThorns

hill1426 wrote:

There are a lot of really helpful replies here. Thank you!

I'm coming in from L.A. and staying near Temple University. I've never really used public transportation. I checked out the SEPTA website and I'm kinda confused but I might be able to figure something out.

My question for the Philly natives is, do you think I'm better off trying to use public transportation or renting a car and parking?

I would stay off the bus to get near the venue, but that is just me.

1. Cab
2. Subway if you are near Broad St stop and take it to city Hall. You can walk the mile from there.
3. Check out the website and app for Uber. May be a good call after the show if its available and it will be much safer heading back to the Temple area. :corn:

hill1426

PhillyCrownOfThorns wrote:

hill1426 wrote:

There are a lot of really helpful replies here. Thank you!

I'm coming in from L.A. and staying near Temple University. I've never really used public transportation. I checked out the SEPTA website and I'm kinda confused but I might be able to figure something out.

My question for the Philly natives is, do you think I'm better off trying to use public transportation or renting a car and parking?

I would stay off the bus to get near the venue, but that is just me.

1. Cab
2. Subway if you are near Broad St stop and take it to city Hall. You can walk the mile from there.
3. Check out the website and app for Uber. May be a good call after the show if its available and it will be much safer heading back to the Temple area. :corn:

Thank you!! I considered a cab too but I was worried the line would get ugly after the show. Super helpful! Thanks again!

eeriepadave

some helpful tips for parking:

These streets will be closed!

Saturday, September 1

o 21st Street between Arch and Spring Garden
o 22nd Street between Arch and Fairmount
o 23rd Street between Parkway and Fairmount
o 24th Street from Fairmount to Pennsylvania
o 25th Street from Fairmount to Pennsylvania
o Spring Garden between 20th and 31st Streets (include Spring Garden Street tunnel)
o Kelly Drive from 23rd Street to Fairmount
o Martin Luther King Drive from Falls Bridge to the Parkway
o Pennsylvania Avenue from Hamilton Street to Fairmount Avenue

While the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and intersections adjacent to the festival perimeter will remain closed, including 21st and 22nd streets at the Parkway, intersections beyond the immediate festival area are expected to open to traffic after midnight.

Sunday, September 2

Concert Performances begin at 2 P.M. and will conclude at 11 P.M.
Beginning at 6 A.M., roads in the area of the event will be closed to non-resident traffic, including:
o 21st Street between Arch and Spring Garden
o 22nd Street between Arch and Fairmount
o 23rd Street between Parkway and Fairmount
o 24th Street from Fairmount to Pennsylvania
o 25th Street from Fairmount to Pennsylvania
o Spring Garden between 20th and 31st Streets (include Spring Garden Street tunnel)
o Kelly Drive from 23rd Street to Fairmount
o Martin Luther King Drive from Falls Bridge to the Parkway
o Pennsylvania Avenue from Hamilton Street to Fairmount Avenue
o Pennsylvania Avenue closed, from 2000 block of Pennsylvania Ave./Callowhill St., west of Whole Food lot
o Park Towne Place from 22nd Street to 24th Street

While the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and intersections adjacent to the festival perimeter will remain closed, including 21st and 22nd streets at the Parkway, intersections beyond the immediate festival area are expected to open to traffic after midnight.

http://www.phila.gov/PDFs/Budweiser_Mad ... osures.pdf

http://philapark.org/2012/08/happy-labor-day/

marcos

If anyone wants to split a cab after PJ to the after party, I'll be around.

Empty Glass

for those coming from the west side (and others willing to shoot up 76), Septa will be running shuttles from the Mann Music Center to the festival beginning at noon and running till 11:45 (I see this being pushed Sunday)

Tangerine

OK, so different but related question...if you're staying at the Best Western Center City which is within the festival grounds at least street-closing wise, how are we supposed to get into the parking lot? :roll: :?:

eeriepadave

Empty Glass wrote:

for those coming from the west side (and others willing to shoot up 76), Septa will be running shuttles from the Mann Music Center to the festival beginning at noon and running till 11:45 (I see this being pushed Sunday)

:think: actually i'm kinda close to the Mann (surprisingly). i took "back roads" to the mann for MMJ. avoided 76 and didn't have to pay for parking either

Empty Glass

eeriepadave wrote:

Empty Glass wrote:

for those coming from the west side (and others willing to shoot up 76), Septa will be running shuttles from the Mann Music Center to the festival beginning at noon and running till 11:45 (I see this being pushed Sunday)

:think: actually i'm kinda close to the Mann (surprisingly). i took "back roads" to the mann for MMJ. avoided 76 and didn't have to pay for parking either

as soon as I read this on the septa site, my plans changed. Couldn't get excited about the show knowing I'd have to drive around town looking for a garage. Shuttle it is

eeriepadave

Empty Glass wrote:

eeriepadave wrote:

Empty Glass wrote:

for those coming from the west side (and others willing to shoot up 76), Septa will be running shuttles from the Mann Music Center to the festival beginning at noon and running till 11:45 (I see this being pushed Sunday)

:think: actually i'm kinda close to the Mann (surprisingly). i took "back roads" to the mann for MMJ. avoided 76 and didn't have to pay for parking either

as soon as I read this on the septa site, my plans changed. Couldn't get excited about the show knowing I'd have to drive around town looking for a garage. Shuttle it is

what time are they starting and how much are shuttles? i might consider doing this.