PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- One of South Philadelphia's most popular holiday traditions, the Miracle on South 13th Street, is drawing large crowds and creating traffic headaches for neighbors.

Morris Street near 12th was closed this past weekend, forcing more traffic onto 13th Street, even for drivers who weren't visiting the display. As of Monday, Morris is back open, which officials say should help, but some residents remain concerned

about congestion.

"The sound of people honking, road rage, people screaming at each other because they can't get by. That's not something that we want," said Beckett Woodworth, who lives in South Philadelphia.

Every December, the 1600 block of South 13th Street transforms into a winter wonderland, drawing visitors from across the city and beyond.

"It seems

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