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 | Thomas Eakins Head of the Schuylkill Regatta | 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 | Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association | Starting 6:00 AM | Kelly Drive closed from 6:00 AM |
| March 21, 2027 | Flick-Horvat Regatta / College Match Races | Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association | Starting 6:00 AM | Kelly Drive closed from 6:00 AM |
| April 11, 2027 | Flick-Horvat Regatta / College Match Races | Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association | Starting 6:00 AM | Kelly Drive closed from 6:00 AM |
| April 18, 2027 | Flick-Horvat Regatta / College Match Races | Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association | Starting 6:00 AM | Kelly Drive closed from 6:00 AM |
| May 1–2, 2027 | Philadelphia City Championships | Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association | 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 |
| July 31, 2027 | Quaker City Masters Regatta | Fairmount Rowing Association | TBD | — |
| TBD | Philadelphia Youth Regatta2027 date to be announced | Schuylkill Navy | TBD | — |
| October 23–24, 2027 | Head of the Schuylkill Regatta | Thomas Eakins Head of the Schuylkill Regatta | 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 | — |
October 24–25, 2026
Head of the Schuylkill Regatta
- Host:
- Thomas Eakins Head of the Schuylkill Regatta
- Hours:
- 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Kelly Drive:
- Kelly Drive closed during event hours
November 26, 2026
Schuylkill Navy Run
Thanksgiving Day
- Host:
- Schuylkill Navy
- Hours:
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Kelly Drive:
- —
January 31, 2027
Main Line Slide
- Host:
- Lower Merion Crew
- Hours:
- TBD
- Kelly Drive:
- —
February 2027
Center City Slam
Specific date to be announced
- Host:
- Drexel Rowing
- Hours:
- TBD
- Kelly Drive:
- —
February 20, 2027
Philadelphia Indoor Classic
- Host:
- Philadelphia City Rowing
- Hours:
- TBD
- Kelly Drive:
- —
March 14, 2027
Flick-Horvat Regatta / College Match Races
- Host:
- Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association
- Hours:
- Starting 6:00 AM
- Kelly Drive:
- Kelly Drive closed from 6:00 AM
March 21, 2027
Flick-Horvat Regatta / College Match Races
- Host:
- Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association
- Hours:
- Starting 6:00 AM
- Kelly Drive:
- Kelly Drive closed from 6:00 AM
April 11, 2027
Flick-Horvat Regatta / College Match Races
- Host:
- Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association
- Hours:
- Starting 6:00 AM
- Kelly Drive:
- Kelly Drive closed from 6:00 AM
April 18, 2027
Flick-Horvat Regatta / College Match Races
- Host:
- Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association
- Hours:
- Starting 6:00 AM
- Kelly Drive:
- Kelly Drive closed from 6:00 AM
May 1–2, 2027
Philadelphia City Championships
- Host:
- Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association
- Hours:
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Kelly Drive:
- Kelly Drive closed during event hours
May 14–15, 2027
Stotesbury Cup Regatta
World's largest scholastic rowing regatta
- Host:
- Schuylkill Navy
- Hours:
- 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Fri & Sat)
- Kelly Drive:
- Kelly Drive closed Thursday 10:00 AM through Saturday evening
June 12, 2027
Schuylkill Navy Regatta
- Host:
- Schuylkill Navy
- Hours:
- 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Kelly Drive:
- Kelly Drive closed during event hours
July 2–4, 2027
Independence Day Regatta
- Host:
- Schuylkill Navy
- Hours:
- 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Kelly Drive:
- Kelly Drive closed during event hours
July 31, 2027
Quaker City Masters Regatta
- Host:
- Fairmount Rowing Association
- Hours:
- TBD
- Kelly Drive:
- —
TBD
Philadelphia Youth Regatta
2027 date to be announced
- Host:
- Schuylkill Navy
- Hours:
- TBD
- Kelly Drive:
- —
October 23–24, 2027
Head of the Schuylkill Regatta
- Host:
- Thomas Eakins Head of the Schuylkill Regatta
- Hours:
- 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Kelly Drive:
- Kelly Drive closed during event hours
November 25, 2027
Schuylkill Navy Run
Thanksgiving Day
- Host:
- Schuylkill Navy
- Hours:
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Kelly Drive:
- —
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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