Using public transportation while visiting Philadelphia
Local public transportation system
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)
http://www.septa.org/
Link to transit map
http://www.septa.org/maps.html
Link to transit fares
http://www.septa.org/fares.html
July 4th and summer celebrations accessible via public transportation
http://www.septa.org/news/promotions/welcomeamerica.html
June 28-July 4, 2007
On Thursday, June 28, the weeklong Sunoco Welcome America! festival kicks off with a schedule of great events and concerts taking place around Philadelphia — and all are easy to get to when you take SEPTA.
Regular SEPTA fares do apply for Welcome America events, but smart customers know that they can save money by purchasing a DayPass. For only $5.50, the DayPass offers unlimited travel on any bus, trolley, or subway route for a single day. DayPasses are also valid for a one-way ride on any Regional Rail Line, with the exception of service between Center City Philadelphia stations and Trenton, N.J. Attending one of the weekend Welcome America events? Don’t forget that parking is free at all SEPTA Regional Rail lots on Saturday and Sunday, so take the train and avoid traffic congestion and parking headaches.
On Wednesday, July 4, 2007, SEPTA Regional Rail trains will operate on a Sunday schedule, with additional service to accommodate riders attending the Liberty Concert and Fireworks show at the Philadelphia Art Museum. Selected Ticket Offices will also operate extended hours on June 30, July 2, and July 4 to accommodate riders attending certain events. Welcome America Ticket Office Extended Hours.
Some of the highlights of this year's Sunoco Welcome America!
For a complete list and updates, visit the official Sunoco Welcome America site
Thursday, June 28, 2006
Opera On The Square
Rittenhouse Square, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Philly @ The Movies: Rocky
Philadelphia Museum of Art, 9:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Friday, June 29, 2006
Best of the Northwest Gospel Showcase
New Covenant Church Campus, 6:00 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday Night Gospel Celebration
Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Philly @ The Movies: The Untouchables
Eastern State Penitentiary, 9 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Saturday, June 30, 2006
A Taste of Philadelphia
Historic Area, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Penn’s Landing Concert & Fireworks
with Chaka Khan , Kenny Lattimore, and Chanté Moore
Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 1, 2006
A Taste of Philadelphia
6th Street, between Market and Race, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Fair on the Square
Rittenhouse Square, 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Philly @ The Movies: The Philadelphia Story
Rittenhouse Square, 9 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Monday, July 2, 2006
Arts on the Avenue
South Broad Street, 5-10 p.m.
Philly @ The Movies: Apollo 13
Northeast Airport, 9800 Ashton Rd & Grant Ave, 9 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Tuesday, July 3, 2006
Fiesta on the Parkway
Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 2 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
POPS on Independence
Independence Mall, 5th & Market Streets, 8:30 p.m. -10 p.m.
Philly @ The Movies: Selena
Sneak Preview: Transformers
Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 9 .m. - 11 p.m.
Wednesday, July 4, 2006
Independence Day Ceremony
Independence Hall, 6th & Chestnut Sts, 10 a.m.
Party on the Parkway
Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 2 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
July 4th Parade
Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Sunoco Sweet Sounds of Liberty Concert & Fireworks
Featuring Hall & Oates
Additional Regional Rail service
Philadelphia Museum of Art, 8:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.
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