Bruce Springsteen and Former President Obama support Kamala Harris in Philly
The Kamala Harris campaign received a show of support at the Liacouras Center, with a concert and rally featuring New Jersey native Bruce Springsteen and former President Barack Obama. Watch!
PHILADELPHIA – Former President Barack Obama and rocker Bruce Springsteen joined forces to show their support for Kamala Harris at a concert in Philadelphia Monday night.
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The event comes just days after the duo made a stop in Georgia with Harris as part of a “Get Out and Vote” concert series that pushes residents in swing states to vote.
MADISON, WI – NOVEMBER 05: U.S. President Barack Obama and rocker Bruce Springsteen wave to a crowd of 18,000 people during a rally on the last day of campaigning in the general election November 5, 2012 in Madison, Wisconsin. Obama and his opponent,
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Here’s everything you need to know about the Philadelphia concert and rally:
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When and where
The entire event is expected to run from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday at Temple University’s Liacouras Center on Broad Street.
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Will Kamala Harris be there?
Harris is not expected to attend the concert in Philadelphia, where the presidential candidate made several campaign stops on Sunday.
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Springsteen will headline the event, while Obama is set to make a speech. Other appearances have yet to be announced.
Can you still get tickets?
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Registration for the event had closed as of Monday morning.
Road closures
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Philadelphia police will be closing at least two roads for the event:
- West Montgomery Avenue between North Broad and North 15th streets
- North 15th Street between West Montgomery Avenue and West Norris Street
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Parking
Extremely limited parking is available at the Liacouras Garage at 1710 North 15th Street.
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Public transportation
Broad Street Subway: The Liacouras Center is a 2-minute walk from the Cecil B. Moore Station.
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SEPTA bus:
- The “C” bus stops on Broad Street at Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Montgomery Avenue, Berks Mall and Norris Street.
- The “3” bus stops on Cecil B. Moore Avenue from 11th Street to Broad Street.
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Trolley: The “23” trolley stops on 12th Street (southbound) and 11th Street (northbound) at Berks Mall, Montgomery Avenue and Cecil B. Moore Avenue.
SEPTA Regional Rail: All lines stop at Temple University Station, 10th and Berks Streets. The Liacouras Center is a 10-minute walk from the Regional Rail train station.
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