PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia today released information for visitors and residents regarding the 2022 Made in America Music Festival. Made in America is an exciting, two-day music event held during Labor Day weekend, produced by Roc Nation and DPS on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Every year, the festival features Cause Village, a dedicated hub for social action celebrating over 30 local and national organizations including ACCT Philly, BEAM, Covenant House Philadelphia, HeadCount, Philadelphia Works, REFORM Alliance, and Share Food Program, just to name a few.

Festival Activities & Information: The 2022 Made in America artists will perform on multiple stages along Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4. Doors will open each day at noon, with performances scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. Performances are expected to run until approximately midnight on Saturday and 11 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets, lineup and general information about the Made in America Festival, visit madeinamericafest.com. For performance details, festival updates, and the latest information, download the 2022 Made in America Festival app (available for iOS and Android).

Road Closures & Parking Restrictions: To accommodate venue construction and the two-day festival, gradual lane restrictions and road closures along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and in sections of the Fairmount and Logan Square neighborhoods will begin on Sunday, August 28. The number and magnitude of street closings and parking restrictions will increase each day until the festival ends. Specific phases for road closures are detailed below. All roadways will reopen prior to morning rush hour on Tuesday, September 6, with traffic patterns returning to normal. Some low-impact parking and travel lane restrictions will remain in place until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6.

Delays can be expected during the course of event construction and on festival days. Motorists are advised to avoid the area by using alternate routes and allow for extra driving time in the areas near these festivities before and during Labor Day weekend. Double-parking—which creates congestion, limits traffic flow, and is illegal—should also be avoided.

While the following closures are specified, there may be additional closures in the area surrounding the Parkway as needed.

Phase 1: 7 a.m. on Sunday, August 28 to 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6:

Phase 2: 7 a.m. on Monday, August 29 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6:

Phase 3: 7 a.m. on Tuesday, August 30 to 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6:

Phase 4: 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 31 to 5 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6:

Phase 5: 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 1 to 5 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6:

Phase 6: 10 a.m. on Friday, September 2 to 5 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6:

All road closures will be lifted prior to morning rush hour on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.

Phase 7: 3 a.m. on Saturday, September 3 to 5 a.m. on Monday, September 5:

The most extensive road closures and parking restrictions around the festival site will begin at 3 a.m. on Saturday, September 3, and remain in effect through the duration of the event. Many of the road closures listed below will be lifted prior to 5 a.m. on Monday, September 5 as roads are cleaned and serviced.

Short duration, intermittent closures of 2200-2400 Pennsylvania Avenue are expected at times on Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4 for movement of equipment and resources. Motorists are advised to utilize caution in the area and obey instructions from the Philadelphia Police Department.

Additional road closures and parking restrictions may be necessary in the vicinity of the event venue as dictated by conditions. Residents and visitors should always obey posted signs and instructions from the Philadelphia Police Department.

Public Transportation & Paid Parking Information: SEPTA Customer Service can be reached at 215-580-7800 and directly on Twitter @septa_social. For more information on SEPTA and NJ Transit routes and schedules during Labor Day weekend, visit septa.org or call 215-580-7800, and njtransit.com or call 973-275-5555.

If driving, commercial off-street parking lots and garages are conveniently located on or near the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Attendees can contact individual facilities in advance for rates and availability or visit the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s website at philapark.org for a list of parking options. The Made in America Festival is not affiliated with these parking facilities.

Cultural Institutions: Most of the cultural institutions on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway will maintain normal hours of operation and, in some cases, even extend schedules during the festival and throughout Labor Day weekend.

Visit parkwaymuseumsdistrict.org or the institutions’ individual websites for more information on exhibit hours, ticketing, parking, accessibility and accommodations.

Venue Details & Public Safety Information: The Made in America venue features multiple entrances and exits for ticket-holders during the two-day festival. Entrances are located at 21st Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Re-entry to the venue will not be permitted on either day.

There is an ADA-accessible entrance at the main gates on Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 21st Street. Festival attendees requiring ADA-accessible accommodations for guest screening and arriving via vehicle can be dropped off at 24th Street and Park Towne Place.

The perimeter of the festival will be firmly secured and protected for public safety. The enclosed event boundaries are:

Throughout the event, the City will provide enhanced law-enforcement support and emergency medical services on the Parkway and in the surrounding vicinity. The City and Made in America are coordinating with local, state and federal public safety authorities to utilize a network of prevention and response services. 

Additionally, Made in America has partnered with iDeko to compile and address community-related questions and/or concerns. A hotline has been made available for the duration of the event, inclusive of the site build. The hotline number is 917-732-7501. The hotline will be staffed 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. During off hours, any messages received will be collected, reviewed and processed during business hours.

Clear Bag Policy: Access to the venue is limited strictly to ticket-holders, who will be subject to search before being permitted inside the venue to ensure the enjoyment and safety of everyone at the festival. Ticket holders should be prepared for additional searches inside the venue at the discretion of festival security staff. Spectators must adhere to the clear bag policy put forth by festival organizers. The only bags that will be permitted must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and can not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″. Small clutch bags, which cannot exceed 4.5″ x 6.5″ in size, with or without a handle or strap, can be taken into festival grounds as well. All bags are subject to search. Those planning to attend festival activities should plan ahead regarding driving, public transit, parking, supervision of children and wearing comfortable attire.

Bags and other items should never be left unattended. In an emergency, or to report a suspicious person, activity or item (a backpack, a package, a container), attendees can notify a police officer immediately or call 9-1-1.

Items allowed inside the venue include:

Items NOT allowed inside the venue include but are not limited to:

Made in America is a “No Drone Zone”. Drone use is prohibited, and the use of drones over groups of people or over stadiums is a violation of FAA regulations.

The Made in America Festival is an all-ages event. However, to enter the festival beer garden areas and to purchase alcohol, individuals must be 21+ and have valid photo I.D. Underage drinkers will be detained.

Smoking is not permitted on any Philadelphia Parks & Recreation property including, but limited to, buildings, playgrounds, ice or skating rinks, fields or courts, pools, picnic areas, walking areas and parking lots.

Missing or lost persons can be brought to the information tents located next to the main merchandise booth on 2100 Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

Found items can be taken to various information tents placed throughout the venue, with the primary lost and found located at the information tents next to the main merchandise booth on 2100 Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

Alpha-numeric “location markers” will be posted to clearly and easily identify a location or section (by letter and number, example: CD-1) to facilitate communication in the event of an emergency.

EMS tents are located near the main entrance between 21st and 22nd Streets, at the north side of 23rd Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, and near the Rocky Statue to the right of the main stage.

Portable restroom facilities, including ADA-compliant units, will be available for use throughout the festival grounds.

For more information on the venue, concessions, accommodations and directions, visit madeinamericafest.com. For performance details, festival updates, and the latest information, download the 2022 Made in America Festival app (available for iOS and Android).

Emergency Weather Alerts & Heat-Related Precautions Information: Made in America is a rain or shine event. Attendees should sign up to receive free weather and emergency alerts by texting READYPHILA to 888-777, and in the case of severe weather, should listen for announcements broadcast across the festival footprint.

In the event of high temperatures, attendees should be aware of the risk of heat-related health issues. EMS personnel will be on duty all day at accessible first aid stations and will be on patrol to monitor activities. Many heat stress or heat exhaustion issues can be avoided by taking simple precautions:

For tips and general information about being prepared and ready at special events, read the Special Event Safety Guide before you attend.

Trash Removal: At the conclusion of the event, all trash collection and street cleaning will be managed and handled by the Sanitation Division of the Streets Department. If you need to report any excess trash in the area, post-event, residents can call 3-1-1 or 215-686-8686. 

Media Requests: Please direct all festival-related media requests to  press@madeinamericafest.com.