{"id":184,"date":"2026-05-29T05:16:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T05:16:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corporate-movers-usa.com\/?p=184"},"modified":"2026-05-29T05:16:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T05:16:57","slug":"roots-picnic-2026-road-closures-parking-and-security-at-belmont-plateau","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corporate-movers-usa.com\/?p=184","title":{"rendered":"Roots Picnic 2026: Road closures, parking, and security at Belmont Plateau"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<div><audio><\/audio><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Philadelphia officials on Thursday gave some updates on the Roots Picnic, which is slated to take place this weekend at Belmont Plateau, including information on road closures, parking, and public transportation.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/corporate-movers-usa.com\/?p=182\">Cutting through the noise of the Mauricio Pochettino-AC Milan rumors<\/a><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Set to run Saturday and Sunday, this year\u2019s festival marks its first run at Belmont Plateau in Fairmount Park, and follows a less-than-well-received run at the Mann Center last year. Headlining this year\u2019s event are musical artists Ja\u00ff-Z and Erykah Badu.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>\u201cThis is Philadelphia continuing to do what it does best,\u201d Mayor Cherelle L. Parker said in a statement. \u201cWe set the stage for moments where culture, community, and music come together in a way only this city can deliver.\u201d<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Organizers announced the move to Belmont Plateau in March, and Parks and Recreation Commissioner Susan Slawson called the location a place where \u201cPhiladelphians have gathered for generations and where music, connection, and hip-hop culture have always lived.\u201d<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>The Roots Picnic will kick off a series of events in Philadelphia that will focus on the country\u2019s 250th birthday this summer. The festival comes just weeks before a \u201cOne Philly: Unity Concert for America\u201d concert slated to take place on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on July Fourth. Here is what you need to know:<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Planned road closures<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Officials began gradual road closures in the event\u2019s immediate area on May 18 to allow for venue construction. Those early, gradual road closures affected Belmont Mansion Drive between Chamounix and Montgomery Drives. Belmont Mansion Drive is slated to remain closed through 6 p.m. on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Additional intermittent road closures continued this week, affecting Montgomery Drive from Belmont Avenue to I-76. And starting Friday at 9 p.m., the following closures will be in effect through 5 a.m. on Monday:<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Montgomery Drive, between Martin Luther King Drive and Belmont Avenue. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Ramps from eastbound and westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) to Montgomery Drive (Exit 341).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>More road closures are planned Saturday and Sunday, including:<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Chamounix Drive between Ford Road and Belmont Avenue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Martin Luther King Drive.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Philadelphia police and public safety officials may close other roads if necessary, the city said in a statement. Officials advised drivers to be cautious and allow extra travel time.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Public transportation<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>SEPTA transportation to Belmont Plateau is primarily covered by bus Route 38, and the transit agency is expected to provide additional service during and after the event, officials said. <\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/corporate-movers-usa.com\/?p=180\">ABC accuses Trump administration of threatening its broadcast licenses<\/a><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Detour information and service changes will be announced via SEPTA\u2019s website and the SEPTA app.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Officials also noted in a statement that Belmont Plateau can be accessed via car, rideshare, and bike, but attendees should aim to arrive early because traffic conditions can vary depending on the scheduled performances.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Parking and rideshares<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Parking for the Roots Picnic is free, but officials said space is expected to be limited and attendees should use public transportation or rideshare services. However, if you do drive, it should be noted that parking is on grass, and will be available at six lots near the festival grounds.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Concertgoers using rideshares, meanwhile, can use the designated pickup and drop-off point at Wynnefield Avenue and North Georges Hill Drive.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Public safety and event updates<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Officials said that congestion should be expected, and advised attendees to develop plans to arrive at and exit the event. Additionally, Philadelphia police will provide support, traffic control, and emergency medical services where needed.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>\u201cSay something to anyone that you see out here [about] anything you may see that may be nefarious,\u201d Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said. <\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Organizers said the Roots Picnic app and SMS service would offer additional communication, and event ambassadors inside and outside the festival would be available to help guide concertgoers. There are also two entrances, to help speed attendees\u2019 entrance into the festival \u2014 one at Belmont Avenue and Belmont Mansion Drive for all ticketholders, and another at Belmont Avenue and Montgomery Drive for general admission and general admission-plus attendees.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Organizers, meanwhile, advise that items such as food, alcoholic beverages, backpacks, non-service animals, and professional camera equipment are prohibited. You can, however, bring things like umbrellas, blankets, phone chargers, and small bags.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/corporate-movers-usa.com\/?p=178\">Tyler Adams isn\u2019t as worried as fans are about the USMNT\u2019s lack of defensive midfield depth<\/a><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taking place Saturday and Sunday, the festival will be held at Belmont Plateau in Fairmount Park for the first time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":183,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-184","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-philadelphia"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Roots Picnic 2026: Road closures, parking, and security at Belmont Plateau - 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