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Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What time is the Eagles' Super Bowl parade in Philadelphia? What to know
After their Super Bowl win against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Philadelphia Eagles are getting ready to celebrate in the streets of their city. The Eagles, who beat the Chiefs 40-22 during the big game in New Orleans on Feb. 9, are holding their championship parade on Feb. 14. This victory marks the Eagles' second Super Bowl win since 2018, and quarterback Jalen Hurts was named Super Bowl 2025 MVP. Now, the team is bringing the Vince Lombardi Trophy home and getting ready to celebrate with their fans. Here's everything to know about the Eagles' Super Bowl parade, including when it begins, how to watch the celebration and more. The Eagles' parade is set to begin at 11 a.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 14, starting near Lincoln Financial Field and making its way to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where a formal program will take place from 1 p.m. ET, per the Eagles' website. Viewers at home can stream the parade on the website of NBC affiliate WCAU Philadelphia. A few hours after the game ended, the Eagles revealed to fans the date of their Super Bowl 2025 parade. The team's official X account uploaded a video featuring Philadelphia's famous Broad Street that confirmed the parade will be held on Friday, Feb. 14, Valentine's Day. Thought it was time to bring this one out again. See ya Friday 😏 — Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) February 10, 2025 'At 13 miles, Broad Street is Philadelphia's longest straightaway,' a voice-over informed. 'It runs north to south, right through the heart of the city. And it just so happens to wind up down by Lincoln Financial Field. It may only be 100 feet wide, but we'll find a way to make room for everyone.' As the clip ended, the Vince Lombardi Trophy appeared and the thunderous roar of Philly fans could be heard in the background. 'Thought it was time to bring this one out again. See ya Friday,' the caption said. The official city of Philadelphia X account also tweeted, 'The City can confirm the Eagles celebration will be on Friday, February 14. Together, with the @Eagles, we will reveal more details soon.' Eagles' President Don Smolenski also appeared on 94WIP sports radio to chat about the parade. Smolenski explained that the date was chosen as the city prepares for snowfall later this week. 'Just watching the weather and we've got some snow coming this week, so we want to be respectful for the city to do what they need to do,' he said, according to The Associated Press. 'And one extra day of planning doesn't hurt.' He added, 'You know what, it's a nice way to kick off the weekend.' The School District of Philadelphia posted a statement on its website Feb. 11 informing families that all district schools and offices will be closed in observance of the championship parade. 'We look forward to joyfully celebrating the Eagles' victory as a community, and we hope that you do so safely and responsibly with friends and family,' the district said in a statement. 'We also hope you enjoy the long weekend and we look forward to seeing our students and staff back at school, on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.' The district congratulated the Eagles and encouraged fans to show up for the parade. At the end of the statement, the proud Philadelphians added, 'Go Birds!' The Eagles' Super Bowl 2025 parade will begin at 11 a.m. ET at Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Birds, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) announced on its website. The floats and players will head north on Broad Street and stop at Benjamin Franklin Parkway. A ceremony will then take place at the Philadelphia Museum of Art from 1 p.m. ET, according to the Eagles' site. SEPTA alerted fans that there will be city road closures, bus detours and station closures to make room for the expected crowds. For real-time updates, SEPTA advised fans to check its website for the latest information as its app will not show alternate routes. Bus detours are expected to begin Thursday, Feb. 13. This article was originally published on
New York Times
11-02-2025
- Climate
- New York Times
What you need to know about the Eagles' Super Bowl parade
The Eagles will celebrate their second Super Bowl title on Friday in the streets of Philadelphia, the city confirmed early this week. Eagles president Don Smolenski cited potential inclement weather as the primary reason behind the decision to wait four days after the team's return home from its 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs to hold the parade. Advertisement 'Just watching the weather and we've got some snow coming this week, so we want to be respectful for the city to do what they need to do,' Smolenski told 94WIP Sports Radio on Monday. 'And one extra day of planning doesn't hurt. You know what, it's a nice way to kick off the weekend.' Here's what fans need to know about the Valentine's Day parade. Thought it was time to bring this one out again. See ya Friday 😏 — Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) February 10, 2025 The championship parade will begin at 11 a.m. ET, starting from the corner of Broad Street and Pattison Avenue within the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, home of the Eagles' Lincoln Financial Field. Festivities are expected to conclude by 3:15 p.m. ET. The approximate five-mile parade route will take on a similar look to the team's 2018 Super Bowl parade. It will first start down Broad Street, pass by City Hall, around Love Park before turning onto Ben Franklin Parkway and concluding at the famous 'Rocky' steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Eagles coaches, players and staffers, who will travel by open-air buses, are scheduled to arrive at the Museum of Art between 12:30 and 1 p.m. ET before the concluding ceremony begins at approximately 2 p.m. ET. Speeches and celebrations will wrap up around 3:15 p.m. ET. City officials said Tuesday that 15 jumbotron monitors will also be placed along the route for easier viewing. The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory from 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday until 7 a.m. ET on Wednesday, with snow accumulations between 2-4 inches (some locally higher amounts) and slippery road conditions expected. However, conditions for Friday look to be much improved with higher temperatures in the upper 30s, winds between 10-20 miles per hour and mostly sunny skies. Advertisement The School District of Philadelphia announced Tuesday that all district schools and administrative offices will be closed on Friday in observance of the victory parade and city-wide celebration. Friday's closure will also precede the Presidents' Day holiday on Monday. 'We also hope you enjoy the long weekend and we look forward to seeing our students and staff back at school, on Tuesday, February 18, 2025,' the district wrote on its website. Similar to 2018, the city will close off the parking lots around the stadiums at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. Commuters will need to find alternative options to park vehicles or consider taking public transit. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) announced changes to accommodate the anticipated crowd of over one million people. Free rides will be available to fans on the Market-Frankford Line and Broad Street Line starting at approximately 5 a.m. ET on Friday, with service running every six to eight minutes. Additionally, those looking to purchase a $10 one-day pass for SEPTA's Regional Rail can do so starting Wednesday, but passes must be purchased before Friday. Philadelphia's Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO) lines have also made modifications with more than four times the usual daily passengers expected to travel from South Jersey to City Center on Friday. 'On parade day, from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., PATCO will operate westbound-only service from four New Jersey stations, Lindenwold, Woodcrest, Ferry Avenue and City Hall, with nonstop service to 9/10th & Locust Street. Starting at 1 p.m., PATCO will transition to operating eastbound-only service from 9/10th & Locust Street. Normal service is expected to resume at 7 p.m,' the service wrote on its website. Advertisement More detailed transit information and schedules can be found on the parade pages at and During a news conference Tuesday, city officials urged residents looking for additional parade updates to text READYEAGLES to 888777 to receive free alerts from the ReadyPhiladelphia warning system.
NBC Sports
11-02-2025
- Climate
- NBC Sports
Eagles parade is set for Friday
The City of Brotherly Love will celebrate the Eagles' Super Bowl championship on Valentine's Day. Eagles president Don Smolenski said on WIP that the team will hold a parade through Philadelphia on Friday. There is expected to be a winter storm on Tuesday that stretches into Wednesday and that impacted the plans for a celebration of the second title in franchise history. 'We are holding Friday,' Smolenski said. 'Friday will be the day. I think we're going to do something tomorrow with the city, but I think we put something out last night just to say Friday. Just watching the weather, we've got some snow coming this week so we want to be respectful for the city to do what they need to do. One extra day of planning doesn't hurt and it's a nice way to kick off the weekend.' The city confirmed the date on Monday and said full details of the plans for the parade will be released soon. The celebration after Super Bowl LII featured a memorable speech from center Jason Kelce, but his retirement means others will take center stage during these festivities.
Reuters
10-02-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Eagles' Super Bowl parade scheduled for Friday
February 10 - The City of Brotherly Love will celebrate their Super Bowl championship, appropriately, on Valentine's Day. City officials announced Monday that Philadelphia will hold a parade for the Eagles this Friday in honor of their Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. "The City can confirm the Eagles' celebration will be on Friday, February 14," the city government's official X account posted. "Together, with the @Eagles, we will reveal more details soon." Those details, including the time and parade route, were not yet public. Philadelphia had some experience staging a Super Bowl parade eight years ago when the Eagles won their first championship in franchise history by beating the New England Patriots 41-33 in Super Bowl LII. It was a much more lopsided affair on Sunday when the Eagles beat the Chiefs 40-22 in a rematch of Super Bowl LVII. Eagles president Don Smolenski said during a radio interview on 94WIP that an incoming winter storm will affect the Philadelphia region Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday, and that played a role in selecting Friday. The celebrations overnight in Philadelphia led to a number of apprehensions and arrests, with police there saying five people were apprehended for assaulting officers and another is being investigated. Four other arrests were made: two for aggravated assault, one for reckless endangerment and one for disorderly conduct. --Field Level Media
The Independent
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Super Bowl 2025 goers rattled by sky-high cocktail prices
Some Super Bowl 2025 attendees were floored by the hefty cocktail prices inside the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Last night, over 65,000 fans gathered to watch the Philadelphia Eagles face off against the Kansas City Chiefs in the championship game. And while the Eagles may have come out on top, beating the Chiefs 40-22, many game-goers felt defeated by the cost of just one drink at the game. Online, several people at the event posted pictures of the drink menu with alcoholic options being sold for upwards of $17 each. For just one specialty concoction called the 'Voodoo Magic,' spectators were expected to shell out $59. The contents of the drink included Don Julio 1942, Grand Marnier Cuvee Du Centenaire, single-pressed lime juice, jalapeno syrup, mango puree, black magic seasoning, and a dehydrated lime wheel. The 'Voodoo Magic' was served in a Super Bowl 2025 branded glass with ice and what looked like tajin spice around the rim. Other cocktails, such as the 'Blackberry Lemonade' and the 'Royal Carnival Queen,' came with cheaper prices but were still costly nonetheless. The 'Blackberry Lemonade' — made with Crown Royal blackberry and lemonade — was $40, while the 'Royal Carnival Queen' — mixed with Crown Royal apple, blackberry liqueur, lemon juice, prosecco, and lemon curl garnish — cost $26. The small selection of beer and wine had prices ranging from $14 to $17. A bottle of water, on the other hand, was $7. 'Ridiculous,' one person wrote on X next to screenshot of the drinks menu. A second begged: 'Save your money.' 'So they charged 59 bucks for a spicy mango marg? They're crazy,' a third commented. Food-wise, Caesars Superdome served a Southern rendition of concession stand goodies from catfish po'boys to a New Orleans-style Philly cheesesteak. The food prices were surprisingly less expensive than the cocktails, with costs ranging from $9 to $30 depending on the item. Ecstatic Philly fans stormed the streets back home in a chaotic victory celebration, during which multiple fires were set, lampposts were uprooted, and police cars were climbed. Philadelphia police ordered the crowd to disperse at 1.35 a.m. in an alert broadcast to cellphones. The parade date has since been confirmed for February 14, Valentine's Day, by Eagles President Don Smolenski and city officials. 'Just watching the weather and we've got some snow coming this week, so we want to be respectful for the city to do what they need to do,' Smolenski told 94WIP on Monday. 'And one extra day of planning doesn't hurt. You know what, it's a nice way to kick off the weekend.'
