Kamala Harris is holding her final campaign rally concert in Philly. Here’s what we know.
Harris' campaign will hold a get-out-the-vote concert and rally in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Here's what to know about performers, road closures, tickets, how to watch, and more.
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Vice President Kamala Harris will hold a get-out-the-vote concert rally Monday night at the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art as the presidential campaigns continue to focus on the critical swing state of Pennsylvania. A similar Harris concert rally will take place in Pittsburgh earlier that evening.
Here’s everything we know about the Philly rally so far.
📍 Where and when will the Philadelphia rally take place?
The rally and concert will take place on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, below the Art Museum steps, on Monday night — election eve — from 5 to 9 p.m., according to campaign messaging.
🎤 Who’s performing at the rally?
The rally and concert will feature a star-studded cast of musicians and celebrities, many of whom have direct ties to Philadelphia.
Among those expected to perform are Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin, The Roots, DJ Cassidy, Freeway and Just Blaze, Jazmine Sullivan, and Adam Blackstone, according to the Harris campaign. Former talk show host Oprah Winfrey, who interviewed Harris last month, will also speak at the rally, as will Fat Joe and DJ Jazzy Jeff.
The get-out-the-vote event will be tied together with a national livestream show which will spotlight “every battleground states’ rallies, performances, and speeches,” the campaign announced.
Before Monday night’s event in Philadelphia, Harris will also attend a separate rally and concert in Pittsburgh, which will feature Katy Perry, D-Nice, and Andra Day.
Performers at Harris rallies have included Bruce Springsteen, John Legend, Gracie Abrams, and more. Celebrities and artists with Philly ties who have endorsed Harris include Pink, Questlove, and Abbott Elementary’s Sheryl Lee Ralph, as well as Delaware’s Aubrey Plaza.
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🎟️ Who can attend the rally?
Rallies are free and open to the public.
Those interested in attending can register via a listing on the Democratic National Committee event page. That may also add you to their mail and fundraising list.
👜 What can I bring to the rally?
For those attending the rally in-person, the city’s special events office encourages people to leave bags at home. Guests will be screened through an airport-style screening checkpoint operated by the U.S. Secret Service.
Here’s a full list of prohibited items:
No knives, firearms, weapons, or otherwise dangerous objects.
No bags larger than a clutch -- clear bag preferred
No liquids of any quantity, aerosols, or gels. Medical items are exempt.
No reusable water bottles (full or empty).
Diaper bags are exempt.
No outside posters or signs, of any size.
No umbrellas, of any size.
No vape pens or lighters.
No lawn chairs, non-service animals, bicycles, balloons, drones, laser pointers, packages, selfie sticks, structures, toy guns, or recreational mobility devices.
Any other item deemed hazardous by the United States Secret Service is subject to being prohibited.
🏠 How can I watch the rally from home?
The Harris campaign has consistently live streamed its rallies and events from its YouTube channel.
You can watch for updates on the campaign’s live video page.
🚧 Road closures
City officials started closing some streets as early as Friday.
Motorists are advised to avoid areas near Fairmount Avenue and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and to expect delays.
Road closures will include:
The following streets will be closed from 8 a.m. Friday to 8 p.m. Tuesday:
Eakins Oval between Kelly Drive and Spring Garden Street
The following streets will be closed from 8 a.m. Saturday to 8 p.m. Tuesday:
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 and 24th Streets
The following streets will be closed from 5 a.m. Monday to about 8 p.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 and Callowhill Streets
20th Street between Arch and Vine Streets
21st Street between Winter and Hamilton Streets
22nd Street between Winter and Spring Garden Streets
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 (the I-676 eastbound off-ramp at 23rd Street will remain open)
Short-duration, intermittent closures of 2200 to 2400 Pennsylvania Avenue are expected Monday to move equipment and resources. Motorists are advised to use caution in the area and follow instructions from the Philadelphia Police Department.
There will also be parking restrictions throughout the immediate area.
⛔ Museum closures
The following cultural institutions on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway will be closed on Monday, November 4:
Philadelphia Museum of Art (including access to the steps)
Barnes Foundation
The Franklin Institute
The Rodin Museum
Moore College of Art & Design
The Academy of Natural Sciences
Parkway Central Library of the Free Library of Philadelphia
Parkway Visitor Center and Rocky Shop