Location, times, traffic and road closures

With just over a week until Election Day, former President Barack Obama and music superstar Bruce Springsteen are holding a concert and rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Philadelphia on Monday.

Obama and Boss hope to help persuade Philadelphia voters to vote for Harris on Nov. 5, even though polls show a tight race in Pennsylvania against former President Donald Trump.

Harris will not be attending the event – after spending all of Sunday campaigning throughout Philadelphiathe vice president holds a rally in Michigan with his running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and singer Maggie Rogers.

Obama, a longtime Harris supporter who remains one of the most popular politicians in the country, he campaigned in Pittsburgh earlier this monthwhere he urged Black men to vote for vice president. Last week, he also campaigned alongside Springsteen and Harris at a star-studded rally in Georgia that also included actors Tyler Perry and Samuel L. Jackson.

“Together we have the opportunity to elect a new generation of leaders in this country,” Obama said, “and start building a better, stronger, more just and more hopeful America.”

Where is the Obama-Springsteen rally taking place in Philadelphia?

The rally will be held at the Liacouras Center, a 10,000-seat basketball arena on the campus of Temple University.

The facility opened in 1997 and hosts Temple basketball games and other events. It was originally called “Apollin in the Temple,” but was renamed in 2000 to honor Temple President Peter Liacouras before his retirement.

The arena played a significant role in the 2024 elections. in August Harris introduced her running mate, Walzto voters there, which was her first campaign stop in the city since becoming the Democratic candidate.

Earlier this summer, Trump held a rally at the Liacouras Center, an unusual campaign location for the former president considering overwhelming lack of support among North Philadelphia voters in 2016 and 2020.

What time does the rally start?

This remains unclear. The event will take place from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Philadelphia time, but the Harris campaign has not yet announced a specific start time.

How can people participate?

People interested in participating can register via the website entry on the Pennsylvania Democrats event page, but it may also get you added to their mailing and fundraising list.

If you’re driving, The center of Liacouras has an interactive map with door-to-door access from your location. There is also a list of parking lots located near the arena.

If you’re traveling on SEPTA, Liacouras Center is just a two-minute walk from the Cecil B. Moore Station on the Broad Street Line. If you’re taking Regional Rail, it’s also a short walk to the Temple University station at 10th and Berks streets.

How can I watch the rally without leaving home?

C-SPAN will broadcast the rally live. The Washington Post, the Associated Press and other news organizations will broadcast the rally live on YouTube, and CNN and MSNBC will likely broadcast live portions of the event.

Will the Obama-Springsteen rally have an impact on traffic?

Although the Secret Service does not provide routes, there will likely be closures on I-95 and I-676 as Obama travels between the airport and Liacouras Center.

Police have not made any specific announcements, but they expect closures in the immediate vicinity of downtown Liacouras on Monday.

Donald Trump will be in Delaware County on Tuesday

Trump is scheduled to return to the Philadelphia area on Tuesday attend a conservative roundtable in Delaware County.

From there, he will head north to Allentown for a rally at the PPL Center. Doors are scheduled to open at 3 p.m., and Trump’s speech is scheduled for around 7 p.m