Locals pride themselves on it. Visitors dread it. Real ones know there's nothing wrong with giving the bumper behind you a tiny smooch.
Parallel parking is as much Philadelphian as the SEPTA, the Liberty
Bell, a cheesesteak or a quick 'Go Birds!'
No wonder there's a competition testing motorists' ability to parallel park, and you have until mid-August to apply.
The Philadelphia Parallel Parking Championship will crown one winner this fall, with categories of 'One Shot,' 'Tight Squeeze' and 'Under Duress."
Of the applicants, 10-15 will be chosen for the competition, date to be determined.
Participants will show their skills across categories, and the top three will move on to the finals to see who will be dubbed the Best Parallel Parker in Philadelphia 2026.
Think you have what it takes to apply?
You'll need to provide your Philly neighborhood, years of parking experience, vehicle make and model and more to submit your application.
Oh — and you should also be ready to answer the written prompt, "What does parallel parking mean to you?" and submit an audio or video clip explaining how you know you're the best parallel parker in the city.
Applicationsclose on Aug. 14, and the competition should take place sometime in September or October.
Kaitlyn McCormick is a Philadelphia-based reporter writing all things trending, breaking and city-related for USA TODAY's Philadelphia Metro Connect Team.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Think you're the best parallel parker in Philadelphia? Prove it
