The Ben Franklin Bridge will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a free and fun-filled event on Saturday, July 11, 2026, the City of Philadelphia announced on Tuesday.
The family-friendly celebration will include live music, food trucks and more, officials said.
The bridge will be closed for the celebration, with the main event area centered on the Camden side of the bridge.
🌉 @DRPA_PAandNJ will host a FREE 100 year anniversary event for the Ben Franklin Bridge on July 11.
— City of Philadelphia (@PhiladelphiaGov) March 24, 2026
The bridge will close to car traffic and invites people to walk the bridge, and enjoy food trucks, live music and more family friendly activities.
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The event will have a rain out date slated for Sunday, July 12, in case the weather does not cooperate.
More details are still to come, so stay tuned and check back with NBC10 for more information as it becomes available.
