The PPPA Championship
Three categories. Two blinkers. One champion.
How it works.
1. 10–15 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. Backup cameras are permitted. Self-parking systems are not.
Three categories. One title.
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.
Think you have what it takes?
Applications are open now.