The 97th Stotesbury Cup Regatta, the largest high school rowing regatta in the world, began in Philadelphia on Friday and will continue on Saturday. NBC10’s Katy Zachry has some of the highlights.
The 97th Stotesbury Cup Regatta, the largest high school rowing regatta in the world, is being held this weekend in Philadelphia, beginning on Friday and running through Saturday.
Here’s everything you need to know:
When will the 2024 Stotesbury Cup Regatta be held?
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The regatta brings high school rowers from near and far to Philadelphia's Schuylkill River on Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18.
What roads will be closed for the 2024 Stotesbury Cup Regatta?
Commuters should be aware that even though the regatta begins Friday, detours started Thursday.
Kelly Drive is closed in both directions between the Strawberry Mansion Bridge and Fountain Green Drive.
- Southbound Kelly Drive traffic will be detoured up the Strawberry Mansion ramp to Fountain Green Drive, via Reservoir Drive.
- Northbound Kelly Drive traffic will be detoured up Fountain Green Drive along the same route.
This detour will be in effect from Thursday, May 16th at 10 a.m. to Saturday, May 18th at 8 p.m.
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Detour signs will be posted to help you get around the area, but your best bet is to plan ahead and leave early if you will be driving through the area.
Want to watch some of the action?
Spectators can line the banks of the Schuylkill River to watch the action.
The Schuylkill Navy lays out where to park to get close to the action.
"All other vehicles are intended to park in the off-site lots 'above' the racecourse on the East Plateau. You will pay STANDARD PARKING directly, and the fee is $20-25. The regatta does not receive any funds from the off-site parking.
"Both shuttles and People Mover/Tram Cars are available to help move people and provisions to their tents and the racecourse."
What will the weather be like for the 2024 Stotesburg Cup Regatta?
Expect plenty of clouds both days. Friday is expected, however, to be mostly dry. Rain looks more likely Saturday.
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