Philadelphia's Navy & Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Celebrations Reshaped by Severe Weather
Philadelphia is gearing up for a grand celebration this weekend, marking the 250th anniversary of the Navy and Marine Corps. However, severe weather has led to some changes in the schedule and cancellations of certain events.
The festivities kicked off on Wednesday and will continue until Oct. 16 for the Navy, with Marine Corps celebrations planned for Nov 7-11. The celebrations include a ship parade, military flyover, and other commemorative events. The main event, the Navy and Marine Corps 250 Parade, is set for Oct. 13, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Due to the weather, the Military and Veteran Suicide Prevention Walk and the All Veterans Reunion Picnic have been canceled. The Victory at Sea Concert, featuring Philly native Patti LaBelle, has been moved indoors to Temple University's Performing Arts Center.
Street closures will begin as early as 5 a.m. on Monday, with additional streets closing at 8 a.m. and further closures starting at 10 a.m. Outbound lanes of JFK Boulevard will close on Sunday, Oct. 12, at 1 p.m. for parade preparations. Parking restrictions are also in place, with temporary 'No Parking' zones and parking unavailable all day Monday on Ranstead Street between 5th and 4th streets.
The parade route will see several streets closed, including N. Broad Street between Arch Street and JFK Boulevard, and will reopen at the end of the parade. Despite the weather-related changes, the city remains committed to honoring the brave men and women of the Navy and Marine Corps on this significant milestone.
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