The PPPA Championship
Three categories. Two blinkers. One champion.
Three challenges
One Shot
Closest to curb
One attempt, no corrections. A textbook parallel park, scored on distance to the curb.
Tight Squeeze
Fewest moves
Twelve inches of clearance. Park within six inches of the curb in as few moves as possible.
Under Duress
Fastest time
Park under active pressure from distractions and barriers as fast as you can.
The Final
Highest score
Top three advance. One attempt each.
Judges score each attempt on a ten-point scale: competency, speed, closeness to curb, and flair. Highest score is named Best Parallel Parker in Philadelphia 2026.
How it works
1. 15 participants will be selected to compete based on a combination of parallel parking experience, ability, and love of parallel parking. Participants must reside in the city of Philadelphia.
2. Each participant will compete in three demonstrations of parallel parking abilities.
3. For each event, participants will be ranked according to that event's success metrics. Points will be awarded based on each participant's ranking (e.g. 1st place = 10 points, 2nd place = 8 points, etc.).
4. The top 3 participants across the three events will advance to the finals.
5. The participant with the highest score in the final round will be awarded the title of Best Parallel Parker in Philadelphia 2026.
6. No backup cameras or parking assistance systems are permitted.
Interested in supporting the 2026 Championship?
See our sponsorship tiers below.
Sponsorship Tiers
Class A Operator
Up to three available
$2,500
- Naming rights to competition segment or activation
- Dedicated promotion area
- 2 reserved parking spaces
- VIP viewing access for 6
- Branded signage at event
- Dedicated post on Instagram
- Logo on website and materials
- First right of refusal in future years
Class B Operator
Up to three available
$1,000
- Dedicated promotion area
- 1 reserved parking space
- VIP viewing access for 4
- Branded signage at event
- Logo on website and materials
Class C Operator
Category-exclusive
$500
- Dedicated promotion area
- Branded signage at event
- Logo on website and materials
Non-Profit Beneficiary
All sponsorship proceeds less event expenses go directly to Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia (FSSGP), a program of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia. FSSGP confronts traffic violence by advocating for life-saving infrastructure changes and providing support to those affected by deadly crashes in our communities.
Interested in sponsoring? Email us at sponsorships@philaparallelparking.org