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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.
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.'
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
When is the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl parade and how to go
The Philadelphia Eagles are officially the Super Bowl LIX champions after they beat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in the title game on Sunday in New Orleans. Celebrations instantly kicked off in the team's home city with swarms of fans storming Broad Street. And though things got a bit too rowdy when fans began setting fires and uprooting lampposts, last night's party was just the first of many to come in Philly over the next few days, including one special Super Bowl parade honoring the players and coaches. The parade date has 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 February 10. 'And one extra day of planning doesn't hurt. You know what, it's a nice way to kick off the weekend.' More details on the parade will be revealed in the coming days, per the Philadelphia mayor's office. Early on February 10, the Eagles' X/Twitter account shared a short video clip of Broad Street and the Super Bowl Lombardi Trophy with the caption: 'Thought it was time to bring this one out again. See ya Friday.' Thought it was time to bring this one out again. See ya Friday 😏 — Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) February 10, 2025 'I have to get my rest. It's going to be a party,' one fan wrote on X in response, while another said: 'Ok ok I'll take off work Friday thanks for the heads up admin.' A third said: 'WE WILL BE THERE NO MATTER WHAT.' Others wondered why the parade wouldn't be scheduled for Thursday, February 13, instead of taking place on Valentine's Day. When the Eagles beat the New England Patriots at the Super Bowl in 2018, the city closed down to host the massive parade starting at Broad Street and Pattison Avenue and finishing in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where former player Jason Kelce famously gave an empowering speech. This year's parade route will likely be the same and last about two hours. For anyone wanting to join in on the festivities, tickets may have to be purchased ahead of time as they were in 2018. Bucks County residents were able to get the train in for the parade seven years ago, but transportation and train times have yet to be announced by SEPTA as of now. About one million fans are expected to show up for the parade, where Eagles players, coaches, and their respective families will wave at them from floats in the middle of the street. Individuals from out-of-state or anyone unable to snag a ticket in time can watch the Eagles parade broadcast on the NFL Network or stream it on
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Philadelphia plans to have a Super Bowl victory parade for the Eagles on Friday
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles are planning to celebrate their Super Bowl victory with a parade in the city on Friday, a team official and the city said Monday. Team President Don Smolenski discussed the parade during an appearance on 94WIP sports radio, though the time and other details were not disclosed. He noted that the threat of severe weather in the region this week — including a potential snowstorm from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday — played a role in picking a date. '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 said. 'And one extra day of planning doesn't hurt. You know what, it's a nice way to kick off the weekend.' Philadelphia mayor's office confirmed the date later Monday. 'We will release more details soon," it said in a social media post. Eagles fans came out in droves to celebrate the team's win once the game concluded Sunday night, but police said no major problems or injuries were reported. Police made 10 arrests overall, including six people who were charged with assaulting officers. City crews were still working late Monday morning to clear confetti, trash and other debris from some spots downtown area. The city's celebration following their win in the NFC Championship game last month was marred when a college student fell after climbing a street pole and died from his injuries. The Eagles were expected to return to Philadelphia late Monday afternoon, and a large contingent of fans was expected to greet them.
