First 2 Eagles fans arrive 21 hours early to get good spot for victory parade
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Temperatures will be below freezing overnight, but that doesn’t matter to Eric McClellan and Daishon Sanders.
“I figure I’d be here first so I can get me a nice spot so I could see the whole thing,” said Eric Mcclellan, of Southwest Philadelphia.
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They claimed their spot near the Philadelphia Museum of Art at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. They’re not leaving until the Super Bowl 59 champion Eagles roll through.
“We just ready to party,” said Diashon Sanders, of South Philadelphia.
Organizers expect a million people to line the parade route. It starts at Broad and Pattinson in South Philadelphia, runs north to City Hall, and ends at the Art Museum with a ceremony sure to captivate everyone in person and the millions more watching on TV.
Officials say it’s not a bad idea to get in place early. McClellan got that message loud and clear.
“It’s going to be legendary. I gotta see it,” he said.
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More than a million visitors are expected in Philadelphia for the Eagles Super Bowl parade, including thousands of fans from South Jersey.
We’re giving readers a glimpse of the experience — from the PATCO train station in Lindenwold, to the City of Brotherly Love’s confetti-littered streets. Check here throughout the day for photos, descriptions and interviews with South Jersey locals who made the trip to celebrate with the champions.
The Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9, marking the second time the team has hoisted the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: Photos from South Jersey to Philadelphia for the Eagles parade
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Updated with amended road closure timelines for Friday, February 14.
Photo credit: Elevated Angles for Visit Philadelphia
Attendees can explore the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl LIV Celebration Map to review important public safety information. The map helps members of the public find Parkway amenities such as medic tents, jumbotrons, and porta-potties.
The City of Philadelphia and the Super Bowl LIX Champion Philadelphia Eagles will hold a celebration on Friday, February 14, 2025, beginning at 11 a.m. The parade will begin at Lincoln Financial Field and make its way to the iconic steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
During a press conference today, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, Philadelphia Eagles President Don Smolenski and City officials detailed preparations including the parade route, timing, accessibility and additional event information.
“As we celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles’ incredible journey to the Super Bowl, let‘s remember the resilience that defines our city and team,” said Mayor Cherelle L. Parker. “While City offices and buildings will be closed to allow everyone to join the festivities, our focus will remain on keeping all Philadelphians safe. We are One Philly, a United City. GO Birds!”
The parade route has been thoughtfully planned for the safety and security of all attendees. With large crowds expected, we ask everyone to celebrate responsibly and respectfully, making this a moment Philadelphia can be proud of.
“On behalf of the Philadelphia Police Department, I want to congratulate the Philadelphia Eagles on bringing their second Super Bowl title back to Philly,” said Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin J. Bethel. “This Friday, we’ll be celebrating a momentous day for our city, and we’re teaming up with our city, state, and federal partners to keep things running smoothly and safely. You’ll see plenty of officers along the parade route, and we ask everyone to celebrate responsibly and look out for one another. Because large crowds and road closures are expected, consider taking public transportation to help reduce traffic and make your day a bit easier. Let’s come together, show our One Philly pride, and make this parade an incredible celebration that we’ll remember forever.”
“Our goal is to help people as they hopefully plan in advance of coming into the city for this special Eagles celebration and ensure safety,” said Managing Director Adam K. Thiel. “Through the City’s ReadyPhiladelphia public information and alert system, people can sign up for free text alerts from the City to keep informed of transit, weather, and public safety info for Friday’s Parade. Text READYEAGLES to 888-777 to sign up.”
The Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Parade will step off from Broad Street and Pattison Avenue at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 14, traveling northbound on Broad Street to S. Penn Square, westbound on S. Penn Square to 15th Street, northbound on 15th Street to John F. Kennedy Blvd., westbound on John F. Kennedy Blvd. to 16th Street, northbound on 16th Street to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, westbound on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to Eakins Oval, ending at Philadelphia Museum of Art apron.
A formal program will take place in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art from 2 p.m. Video screens will be placed along the parade route.
There will be significant travel delays on Friday. Additional road closures and lane restrictions may be necessary during the event to maintain public safety. Commuters should allow for extra time on Friday morning, however, as there may be residual delays as operations return to normal. Motorists are advised to avoid the area by using alternate routes and allow for extra driving time when traveling in the vicinity. Please refrain from double-parking, which creates congestion, limits traffic flow and is illegal.
If driving into Center City is necessary, commercial off-street parking lots and garages conveniently are located near the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Broad Street. Contact individual facilities in advance for rates and availability or visit the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s website at www.philapark.org for a list of parking options.
Streets will begin to reopen as early as conditions allow on Friday, February 14 with the full extent of closures in place until approximately 6 p.m. Most streets should be reopened before the 7 a.m. on Saturday, February 15. A detailed list of closures and restrictions by date is listed below.
The inner lanes (inbound and outbound) of Benjamin Franklin Parkway will be closed from Eakins Oval to 20th Street will be closed from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11 and Wednesday, February 12. This closure will not be in effect during the morning and evening rush hours. Cross streets will remain open to traffic throughout.
The inner lanes (inbound and outbound) of Benjamin Franklin Parkway from Eakins Oval to 20th Street, top of the Oval, and inbound Kelly Drive will be closed from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, February 13. This closure will not be in effect during AM and PM rush hours, and cross streets will remain open to traffic throughout.
The following streets will be closed according to the schedules listed below.
7 p.m. until approximately 6 p.m. on Friday, February 14:
The following streets will be closed according to the schedules listed below.
5 a.m. until approximately 6 p.m.:
The following streets will be designated “local access only” west of 22nd Street:
7:30 a.m. until approximately 6 p.m.:
10:30 a.m. until approximately 6 p.m.:
Cross streets will be reopened south to north on Broad Street, and elsewhere along the parade route, as early as conditions allow on Friday, February 14.
The inner lanes (inbound and outbound) of Benjamin Franklin Parkway from Eakins Oval to 20th Street will be closed from 6 p.m. on Friday, February 14 into the overnight hours. Cross streets will remain open to traffic throughout, and all roads will be open prior to noon on Saturday, February 15.
Temporary no parking restrictions along the parade route and on adjacent streets will commence at 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 13. The full extent of these restrictions will be in place until approximately 6 p.m. on Friday, February 14. A complete list of impacted streets can be found below:
Please obey all “Temporary No Parking” signs. Vehicles parked in these locations during posted hours will be relocated.
There will be no enforcement of meter and time limit regulations on the day of the parade, Friday, February 14. Safety violations such as parking too close to the corner, fire hydrants, blocking crosswalks and double parking will be enforced.
Individuals with hearings scheduled for Friday should contact the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication at 888-591-3636 to schedule a new hearing date.
All Philadelphia municipal government offices will be closed on Friday, February 14. These closures include Philadelphia Park and Recreation’s recreation, environmental, and older adult centers. City daytime centers will also be closed. The Office of Homeless Services (OHS) will open daytime intake center, Roosevelt Darby Center (RDC) at 804 N. Broad Street, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. to help anyone who is at risk of or is currently experiencing homelessness. After RDC closes for the day on Friday, February 14, all City after-hour intake centers will open 24 hours through the weekend and on the Presidents Day holiday on Monday, February 17. OHS daytime intake centers will re-open at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18.
All Philadelphia public and parochial schools will be closed Friday.
All Courts and Philadelphia Courts offices will be closed. If you are scheduled for Jury Duty on Friday, February 14, 2025 do not report for service. You will be rescheduled at a later date. All critical Court services are expected to remain operational.
All businesses can maintain their regular and established hours of operation. Visitors are encouraged to contact or visit the websites of individual businesses and institutions to determine hours of operation on Friday, February 14. Businesses on or near the parade route are encouraged to bring portable and non-fixed objects inside. General tips for business owners regarding public safety can be found on the City’s website.
During the parade, several bicycle lanes along Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Broad Street, and streets in the vicinity will be inaccessible. Cyclists are advised to use caution when traveling in the area. There will be no access to the Schuylkill River Trail from the rear of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Friday, February 14. Westbound travel on the Schuylkill Travel will terminate at Paine Skate Park.
Normal residential trash and recycling collection will be suspended on Friday, February 14. The Sanitation Department will operate on a holiday schedule and will be delayed by one day. Residents with a normal collection day of Friday should place their trash and recycling on Saturday, February 15.
At the conclusion of the event, all trash collection and street cleaning will be managed and handled by the Sanitation Department. If you need to report any excess trash in the area, post-event, residents can call 3-1-1 or 215-686-8686.
All visitors are encouraged to take public transit when coming into Philadelphia. SEPTA is operating a special Eagles Parade schedule with details available online at SEPTA.org.
Your best bets for getting to-and-from the parade route are the Market-Frankford Line [L] or Broad Street Line [B]. Service will run every 6-to-8 minutes starting at approximately 5 am, providing frequent service throughout the day. There will also be free rides on both lines which will help with safety and crowd flow by making boarding trains easier.
SEPTA Customer Service can be reached at 215-580-7800 and directly on X @septa_social. For more information on SEPTA and NJ Transit routes and schedules during the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Parade, visit www.septa.org or call 215-580-7800, and www.njtransit.org or call 973-275-5555.
The City’s Office of Emergency Management is coordinating the public safety planning for the parade. As of Monday, there are over 50 agencies representing city, state, federal, and non-governmental organizations working together to build a common operating picture and realize logistics needs for Friday. This will culminate in the City’s Emergency Operations Center, Mobile Command Post, and Joint Information Center being activated for the event with many of those same partners.
Throughout the event, the City will provide law enforcement support, traffic control, and emergency medical services.
The Philadelphia Fire Department will staff medic (EMS) tents at the following locations:
Take missing or lost persons to either of the medic tent locations listed above or notify a Philadelphia Police Officer immediately.
Alpha-numeric “location markers” are posted along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to clearly and easily identify a location or section (by letter and number, example: CD-1) to facilitate communication in the event of an emergency.
Smoking is not permitted on any Parks & Recreation property including, but limited to, buildings, playgrounds, ice or skating rinks, fields or courts, pools, picnic areas, walking areas and parking lots.
In addition, the public should expect congestion in these areas. If you are attending the parade, make a plan regarding driving, public transit, parking, and supervision of children. It is recommended that attendees wear comfortable, weather-appropriate attire.
Be prepared to walk, as road closures near the parade route will lead to traffic congestion and delays.
The City asks the public to do their part, use common sense, and stay aware of their surroundings
Leave no bags or items unattended. In an emergency or to report a suspicious person, activity or item (a backpack, a package, a container), notify a police officer immediately or call 9-1-1. Do not try to open, move, cover or touch a suspicious item.
Have a plan:
For tips and general information about being prepared and ready at special events, check out the Special Event Safety Guide.
The Office of Homeless Services has declared a Code Blue effective 3 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11. It will end at 9 a.m. on Friday, February 14 — before the parade start. City of Philadelphia offices will be closed on Friday but OHS will open daytime intake center, Roosevelt Darby Center (RDC) at 804 N. Broad Street, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. to help anyone who is at risk of or is currently experiencing homelessness. After RDC closes for the day on Friday, February 14, all City after-hour intake centers will open 24 hours through the weekend and on the Presidents Day holiday on Monday, February 17. OHS daytime intake centers will re-open at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18.
The celebration will have jumbotrons placed along the route with amplified sound. The ceremony will host ASL translators on stage during the speaking portions of the program that will be broadcast on the jumbotrons. Parade producers have designated space on the south side of Eakins Oval for wheelchairs and ADA accessibility. Please be advised that this space is limited and is first come, first served. Paratransit drop off locations for the celebration will be located at 2300 Pennsylvania Avenue and 20th and Spring Garden Streets.
Eagles Autism Foundation will ensure that Friday’s Philadelphia Eagles Parade of Champions is an inclusive celebration. The City of Philadelphia and EAF are prioritizing the needs of the autism community by creating resources for the parade. There will be a recommended viewing area, access to the mobile sensory unit, and sensory bags available. There will be a visual schedule and additional proactive measures for families bringing someone with autism to the parade.
Through the City’s ReadyPhiladelphia public information and alert system, people can sign up for free READYEAGLES text alerts to stay informed of transit, weather, and public safety info for Friday’s Parade. That’s READYEAGLES (one word/no space) to 888-777.
In 2018, over 100,000 people enrolled in 3 days. The Office of Emergency Management was able to notify attendees of details before the event and keep them informed on parade day. Over 90,000 people are enrolled at this time to receive READYEAGLES texts for Friday.
Any information and updates will be published on the Office of Emergency Management (@Philaoem), City of Philadelphia (@PhiladelphiaGov), and Police (@PhillyPolice) Twitter pages.
Media access for photo/video positions at risers along the parade route is restricted to those with a Philadelphia Eagles Media Credential; Super Bowl LIX Media Credential; or a staff ID from a Philadelphia-affiliated media outlet. Media platform for photo/video access at Art Museum is restricted to those with a Philadelphia Eagles Media Credential; Super Bowl LIX Media Credential; or a wristband issued by Ike Richman Communications.
