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Take PATCO to the Philadelphia Flower Show

Free parking at New Jersey stations and convenient train schedules makes PATCO an ideal way for attendees to get to the show from South Jersey.
 
LINDENWOLD, N.J.- Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO) officials today encouraged Delaware Valley residents to use the rail line for convenient and cost-effective transportation to the  Philadelphia Flower Show, which will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center Saturday, March 5 through Sunday, March 13, 2016.
 
This immensely popular event draws in thousands of people, making transportation and parking a challenge. Attendees who take PATCO to and from the Flower Show can enjoy a convenient drop-off at 8th and Market Street Station, which is a short walk away from the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Trains will run every 15 minutes on weekends during show times and parking is free at PATCO station gated and non-gated lots after 10 a.m. There will be a fee for parking between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. Additionally, children four and younger ride for free. Regular fares apply for all customers aged five and older.
 
“We want to remind Philadelphia Flower Show attendees to consider PATCO as a convenient option for visiting the city and enjoying the show,” said John D. Rink, General Manager, PATCO. “With free parking and a convenient train stops, taking PATCO is the best way to get there from South Jersey.”
 
Special brochures will be available at all PATCO stations with maps to help passengers find their way from the PATCO station at 8th and Market to the Convention Center at 12th and Arch. PATCO staff will be available to assist at the 8th and Market station. Discounted Flower Show tickets are available at SEPTA’s ticket office at Jefferson Station.
 
The theme of this year’s show is “Explore America”, which celebrates the centennial of the National Park Service and our country’s majestic natural landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture. More information about the Philadelphia Flower Show can be found at: www.theflowershow.com.
 
For more information about PATCO and the Philadelphia Flower Show, visit: www.ridepatco.org/flowershow or call PATCO’s 24/7 Customer Service at (856) 772-6900.

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