Pope Francis To Host Procession Through Central Park
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This is a ticketed event. More than 80,000 people are expected to be in Central Park for Pope Francis' procession. The procession is planned to start at 5pm.
Pope Francis will travel via motorcade through Central Park to meet and greet New Yorkers. This will happen shortly after his visit to Our Lady Queen of Angels school and before the Madison Square Mass at 6 p.m that same day.
The Central Park Papal Procession will take place on Central Park’s West Drive between 72nd and 60th Street. A ticket and valid ID is required for entrance. Guests must enter via assigned security gate (listed on ticket) beginning at 11am. All guests must be at their assigned gate no later than 3:30pm. Guests are encouraged to arrive early and allow ample time to pass through security. Guests without tickets will not be permitted.
For more information please visit the Pope Francis Papal Visit site here.
Information on traffic closures, barricade locations and other details can be found here through the NYPD Press Release Traffic Advisory on the Papal Visit to NYC. The use of public transportation for the duration of the visit is highly encouraged.