Kamala Harris’ Final Stop in Philly: Performers, Road Closures and More

Democratic Presidential Nominee Vice President Harris Campaigns Across Michigan

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Who: VP Kamala Harris, Oprah Winfrey, Freeway, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Jazmine Sullivan, Adam Blackstone, The Roots, DJ Cassidy, Fat Joe, Just Blaze, Ricky Martin, and Lady Gaga

What: Kamala Harris “Get Out The Vote” Rally and Concert

When: Monday, November 4th, 2024

Where: Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Why: Rally Support for Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party

Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen the city of brotherly love and sisterly affection as her last stop on her 2024 presidential campaign.

Pennsylvania has been one of the most important swing states in this year’s presidential election. Known as ‘America’s poorest big city’, is it vital to have the support of Philadelphians en route to gaining the electoral vote of this important swing state.

As we know the Vice President cannot be everywhere at once, some notable names have made appearances in the neighboring Philadelphia communities on behalf of Harris’. Former First Lady Michelle Obama made an appearance at Norristown Area High School on Saturday night as she encouraged voters to cast their ballots for Vice President Kamala Harris.

“Kamala emphatically shows us that she is the one president this country needs right now,” said Obama. “If this election goes the wrong way, this backward vision of America being spewed by Kamala’s opponent, it will affect all of our lives. No matter how old we are,” she pleaded.

VP Harris’ is expected to be in Philadelphia on Election Eve with a long list of musical guests and appearances to rally supporters. Harris will sharing the stage with some of Philadelphia’s finest music artists including: DJ Jazzy Jeff, Jazmine Sullivan and Adam Blackstone, Freeway, and The Roots.

Our New Jersey neighbor Just Blaze will be setting the stage ablaze. along with some help from fellow New Yorkers DJ Cassidy, Fat Joe and Lady Gaga. Ricky Martin is expected to perform, as well as an appearance from ‘Lady O’, Oprah Winfrey. All of these talents will be taking stage in support of Harris, who will attend with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff.

Which streets are closed?

According to Fox29, Road closures for the event started last week, and have been rolling out in phases. These roads are now closed until 8 a.m. Tuesday:

The entire width of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, beginning at 18th Street and extending west through Eakins Oval to 25th Street
19th Street between Arch Street and Callowhill Street
20th Street between Arch Street and Vine Street
21st Street between Winter Street and Hamilton Street
22nd Street between Winter Street and Spring Garden Street
23rd Street between the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Pennsylvania Avenue
Spring Garden Street Tunnel
Spring Garden Street Bridge
Kelly Drive between Fairmount Avenue and Eakins Oval
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive between the Falls Bridge and Eakins Oval
I-676 westbound off-ramp at 22nd Street
Kelly Drive from Strawberry Mansion Bridge will be closed beginning 6 a.m.

These roads will remain closed until 8 p.m. Tuesday:

Eakins Oval between Kelly Drive and Spring Garden Street
Kelly Drive (inbound) from 25th Street to Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Spring Garden Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Kelly Drive
Benjamin Franklin Parkway (inner and outer lanes) between 22nd Street and 24th Street

Sources told Fox29 the I-676 eastbound off-ramp at 23rd Street will remain open throughout the entire event.