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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — It’s the U.S. Navy’s 250th birthday on Monday and Philadelphia has a big celebration planned, including a Blue Angels flyover.

Join Action News Monday for the parade celebrating the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

6abc is there for the two-hour spectacle, with our own Alicia Vitarelli hosting, alongside Robert Irvine and Mary McCorvey.

Watch live on 6abc or wherever you stream

This two-hour parade will feature colorful floats, balloons, marching bands, and both historic and modern Navy and Marine Corps vehicles. The parade will salute the people who serve and those on the path to joining branches of the military, including Naval Academy midshipmen, ROTC, NROTC, and JROTC students, and Sea Cadets.

Grab a spot along the route and watch as generations of service members, cadets, and community organizations bring our sea service story to life.

The event is free and open to the public.

There have been a number of ceremonies, including a wreath-laying at the gravesite of Commodore John Barry, in Society Hill. He is regarded as the father of the U.S. Navy.

Later, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral, Daryl Caudle greeted the crew of the USS Cooperstown for its “all hands call” at Penn’s Landing.

Road Closures

Monday
Navy & Marine Corps 250 Parade
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

The following streets will be closed beginning at 5 a.m. on Monday, October 13 for the parade assembly area:

• 20th Street between Ben Franklin Parkway and Market Street

• JFK Boulevard between 18th and 30th Streets

• Cherry Street between 21st and 20th Streets

• Appletree Street between 21st and 20th Streets

• Cuthbert Street between 21st and 20th Streets

• 19th Street between Arch and Market Streets

The following street will be closed beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, October 13 for the parade assembly area:

• Arch Street between 18th and 21st Streets

The following streets will be closed beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, October 13 for the parade dispersal area:

• 3rd Street between Walnut and Race Streets

• 4th Street between Walnut and Race Streets

• Arch Street between 2nd and 6th Streets

• Chestnut Street between 5th and 2nd Streets

The following streets will be closed beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 13 for parade preparation and will reopen once the parade concludes:

• 18th Street between Arch and Market Streets

• 17th Street between Arch and Market Streets

• 16th Street between Arch and Market Streets

• 15th Street between Arch and Market Streets

• N. Broad Street between Arch Street and JFK Boulevard

• S. Broad Street between Chestnut Street and Penn Square

• 13th Street between Chestnut and Arch Streets

• 12th Street between Chestnut and Arch Streets

• 11th Street between Chestnut and Arch Streets

• 10th Street between Chestnut and Arch Streets

• 9th Street between Chestnut and Arch Streets

• 8th Street between Chestnut and Arch Streets

• 7th Street between Chestnut and Arch Streets

• 6th Street between Chestnut and Arch Streets

• 5th Street between Walnut and Arch Streets

• 4th Street between Walnut and Arch Streets

• 3rd Street between Walnut and Arch Streets

• Church Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets

• Chestnut Street between 3rd and 6th Streets

• Walnut Street between 3rd and 5th Streets

• Filbert Street between 13th and JFK Boulevard

Parking Restrictions

The following streets will be posted as “Temporary No Parking” zones from 2 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, October 13:

• JFK Boulevard between 30th and 18th Streets

• 20th Street between Ben Franklin Parkway and Market Street

• 19th Street between Arch and Market Streets

• Arch Street between 19th and 21st Streets

• 6th Street between Chestnut and Arch Streets

• 5th Street between Chestnut and Race Streets

• 4th Street between Walnut and Arch Streets

• 3rd Street between Walnut and Arch Streets

• Chestnut Street between 5th and 2nd Streets

• Walnut Street between 3rd and 6th Streets

• Arch Street between 2nd and 6th Streets

The following streets will be posted as “Temporary No Parking” zones from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, October 13:

• JFK Boulevard between 19th Street and Broad Street

• Juniper Street between Filbert and Market Streets

• Market Street between Juniper and 2nd Streets

The following street will be posted as “Temporary No Parking” zones for the full day on Wednesday, October 8 and Monday, October 13:

• Ranstead Street between 5th and 4th Streets

Road closures are subject to change.

Transportation and Public Transit

Philadelphia’s mass transit system, SEPTA, offers two subway lines, regional rail service to and from the surrounding suburbs, and bus service throughout the city.

Check SEPTA’s website, septa.org, for full details on transit options. For information on NJ Transit routes and schedules, visit njtransit.com.

Safety Information

Throughout the Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps festivities, the City will provide enhanced law enforcement and emergency medical services. The City and Homecoming250 are coordinating with local, state and federal public safety authorities to ensure everyone can safely enjoy the celebrations.

For the safety of event attendees and participants, unauthorized sUAS/drone usage is prohibited over crowds by the FAA. If you see a drone at an event, please report it to the nearest police officer with a location and description of the operator.

Call 9-1-1 if you are having a medical emergency or see someone who may be in need of medical attention.

Have important phone numbers memorized.

If you see something – say something!

For more information on the events schedule, visit homecoming250.com.