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Vice President Kamala Harris will hold a campaign concert on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Monday evening as the presidential campaign continues to focus on the critical swing state of Pennsylvania. A similar Harris concert event will take place earlier in the evening in Pittsburgh.

Here's everything we know about the Philadelphia Rally so far.

đź“ŤWhere and when does the Philadelphia Rally take place?

The rally and concert will be held Monday evening — the eve of the election — from 5 to 9 p.m. on Benjamin Franklin Parkway below the steps of the art museum, the campaign says.

The rally and concert will feature a star-studded lineup of musicians and celebrities, many of whom have direct ties to Philadelphia.

According to the Harris campaign, Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin, The Roots, DJ Cassidy, Freeway and Just Blaze, Jazmine Sullivan and Adam Blackstone will perform, among others. Former talk show host Oprah Winfrey, who Harris interviewed last month, will also speak at the rally, as will Fat Joe and DJ Jazzy Jeff.

The voting event will be coupled with a national livestream show that will highlight “the rallies, appearances and speeches of all battleground states,” the campaign announced.

Before Monday night's event in Philadelphia, Harris will also attend a separate rally and concert in Pittsburgh, where Katy Perry, D-Nice and Andra Day will perform.

Attendees at the Harris rallies included Bruce Springsteen, John Legend, Gracie Abrams and others. Celebrities and artists with Philly connections who have supported Harris include Pink, Questlove and Abbott Elementary SchoolSheryl Lee Ralph and Aubrey Plaza of Delaware.

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The rallies are free and open to the public.

Those interested can register via an entry on the Democratic National Committee event page. This may also add you to their email and donation list.

The Harris campaign has regularly live-streamed its rallies and events via its YouTube channel.

Check the campaign’s live video page for updates.

The city administration began closing some streets on Friday.

Motorists are advised to avoid areas near Fairmount Avenue and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and delays are expected.

Road closures include:

The following streets will be closed from Friday 8 a.m. to Tuesday 8 p.m.:

  1. Eakins Oval between Kelly Drive and Spring Garden Street

The following streets will be closed from Saturday 8 a.m. to Tuesday 8 p.m.:

  1. Kelly Drive (inbound) from 25th Street to Benjamin Franklin Parkway

  2. Spring Garden Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Kelly Drive

  3. Benjamin Franklin Parkway (inner and outer lanes) between 22nd and 24th Streets

The following roads will be closed from Monday 5:00 a.m. to Tuesday around 8:00 p.m.:

  1. The full width of Benjamin Franklin Parkway, beginning at 18th Street and extending west through Eakins Oval to 25th Street

  2. 19th Street between Arch and Callowhill Streets

  3. 20th Street between Arch and Vine Streets

  4. 21st Street between Winter Street and Hamilton Street

  5. 22nd Street between Winter and Spring Garden Streets

  6. 23rd Street between Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Pennsylvania Avenue

  7. Spring Garden Street Tunnel

  8. Spring Garden Street Bridge

  9. Kelly Drive between Fairmount Avenue and Eakins Oval

  10. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive between the Falls Bridge and Eakins Oval

  11. I-676 westbound exit at 22nd Street (I-676 eastbound exit at 23rd Street remains open)

Short-term, intermittent closures of 2200 to 2400 Pennsylvania Avenue are expected to occur Monday to move equipment and resources. Motorists are advised to exercise caution in the area and follow directions from Philadelphia Police.

There will also be parking restrictions throughout the immediate area.

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