{"id":35476,"date":"2026-07-12T03:33:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T07:33:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/design-providers.com\/rise\/thousands-take-over-ben-franklin-bridge-for-100th-anniversary-event\/"},"modified":"2026-07-12T03:33:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T07:33:31","slug":"thousands-take-over-ben-franklin-bridge-for-100th-anniversary-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/design-providers.com\/rise\/thousands-take-over-ben-franklin-bridge-for-100th-anniversary-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Thousands take over Ben Franklin Bridge for 100th anniversary event"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Thousands turned out Saturday for the Ben Franklin Bridge\u2019s 100th anniversary celebration, filling the bridge and toll plaza area for a rare chance to walk the iconic span. (Photo: Tyler Thrasher\/FOX 29)<\/span> <\/p>\n

PHILADELPHIA<\/strong> – <\/span>A sea of people turned out Saturday to celebrate the Ben Franklin Bridge\u2019s 100th anniversary, filling the bridge area<\/a> for a rare chance to walk along one of the region\u2019s most iconic landmarks.<\/p>\n

What we know:<\/p>\n

The Ben Franklin Bridge 100th Anniversary Celebration drew thousands of visitors Saturday, with crowds gathering near the toll plaza on the Camden side of the bridge.<\/p>\n

The event includes food trucks, live entertainment, family activities and the rare opportunity for visitors to walk in the roadway of the bridge.<\/p>\n

The bridge is closed to traffic during the celebration. The event is scheduled to end at 2:30 p.m., according to organizers.<\/p>\n

Crowds pack the bridge<\/h2>\n

Images from the celebration showed thousands of people packed onto and around the bridge, creating a sea of visitors between Philadelphia and Camden.<\/p>\n

The celebration marks 100 years of the Ben Franklin Bridge, which has long served as a major connection between Philadelphia and South Jersey.<\/p>\n

Thousands turned out Saturday for the Ben Franklin Bridge\u2019s 100th anniversary celebration, filling the bridge and toll plaza area for a rare chance to walk the iconic span. (Photo: Tyler Thrasher\/FOX 29)<\/span> <\/p>\n

What drivers should know<\/h2>\n

The Ben Franklin Bridge remains closed to traffic until 2:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Drivers should use alternate routes until the bridge reopens.<\/p>\n

What’s next:<\/p>\n

The celebration is expected to continue until 2:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

The Source: This article was written using information from the Ben Franklin Bridge 100th Anniversary Celebration\u2019s official website and FOX 29 reporting.<\/p>\n

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