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River Schedule
Schuylkill River event calendar — Kelly Drive closures and public access information.
| Date | Event | Host | Hours | Kelly Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 24–25, 2026 | Head of the Schuylkill Regatta | Schuylkill Navy | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Kelly Drive closed during event hours |
| November 26, 2026 | Schuylkill Navy RunThanksgiving Day | Schuylkill Navy | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | — |
| January 31, 2027 | Main Line Slide | Lower Merion Crew | TBD | — |
| February 2027 | Center City SlamSpecific date to be announced | Drexel Rowing | TBD | — |
| February 20, 2027 | Philadelphia Indoor Classic | Philadelphia City Rowing | TBD | — |
| March 14, 2027 | Flick-Horvat Regatta / College Match Races | Various | Starting 6:00 AM | Kelly Drive closed from 6:00 AM |
| March 21, 2027 | Flick-Horvat Regatta / College Match Races | Various | Starting 6:00 AM | Kelly Drive closed from 6:00 AM |
| April 11, 2027 | Flick-Horvat Regatta / College Match Races | Various | Starting 6:00 AM | Kelly Drive closed from 6:00 AM |
| April 18, 2027 | Flick-Horvat Regatta / College Match Races | Various | Starting 6:00 AM | Kelly Drive closed from 6:00 AM |
| May 1–2, 2027 | Philadelphia City Championships | Schuylkill Navy | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Kelly Drive closed during event hours |
| May 14–15, 2027 | Stotesbury Cup RegattaWorld's largest scholastic rowing regatta | Schuylkill Navy | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Fri & Sat) | Kelly Drive closed Thursday 10:00 AM through Saturday evening |
| June 12, 2027 | Schuylkill Navy Regatta | Schuylkill Navy | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Kelly Drive closed during event hours |
| July 2–4, 2027 | Independence Day Regatta | Schuylkill Navy | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Kelly Drive closed during event hours |
| TBD | Philadelphia Youth Regatta2027 date to be announced | Schuylkill Navy | TBD | — |
| October 23–24, 2027 | Head of the Schuylkill Regatta | Schuylkill Navy | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Kelly Drive closed during event hours |
| November 25, 2027 | Schuylkill Navy RunThanksgiving Day | Schuylkill Navy | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | — |
Kelly Drive Closures
Kelly Drive is closed to vehicle traffic during most major regattas to ensure safe access for crew trailers, athlete transport, and spectators. Closures typically begin at 6:00 AM on race days and lift by early evening.
When Kelly Drive is closed, spectators must park off-site and walk or bike to viewing areas along the river. Check individual event websites for specific parking and shuttle information.
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