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Philadelphia erupts in celebration after Eagles’ Super Bowl victory

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – FEBRUARY 09: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 to win Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Thousands of Philadelphia Eagles fans took to the streets Sunday night to celebrate the team’s Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Fireworks lit up Broad Street as crowds filled the city, cheering and chanting after the Eagles’ dominant 40-22 win in New Orleans.

Fans take over Broad Street

Fans across the Philadelphia region are celebrating after the Eagles beat the Washington Commanders to earn a trip to Super Bowl LIX!

Social media was flooded with images and videos of the celebrations, with fans climbing streetlights, setting off fireworks, and gathering in massive numbers. The Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management issued a cautionary message, urging people to “use caution traveling and watch for pedestrians.”

SEPTA responded to the congestion by temporarily suspending several bus routes, including the 2, 12, 17, 29, 45, 64, and 79. Police were also seen directing fans away from areas where large crowds had gathered, including one spot where a DJ was reportedly setting up on Broad Street.

City officials encouraged fans to celebrate responsibly, reminding those in the area that they could text READYPHILA to 888777 for emergency updates.

Super Bowl parade expected later this week

Philadelphia is already preparing for what is expected to be a massive Super Bowl parade, possibly scheduled for Thursday or Friday. Snow is forecasted midweek, which could impact final plans. If history is any indication, the event could rival the 2018 parade, which saw hundreds of thousands of fans follow the procession to the Art Museum.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, who traveled to New Orleans for the game, expressed his excitement on social media, writing, “The Lombardi Trophy is coming back to Philly. Fly Eagles Fly.”

Jalen Hurts named Super Bowl MVP

NEW ORLEANS, LA – FEBRUARY 09: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles takes the field before kickoff against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 9, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was awarded Super Bowl MVP honors after leading the team with 221 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, and one rushing score. His performance helped secure Philadelphia’s second Super Bowl title in franchise history.

With the city in full celebration mode, all eyes are now on the upcoming parade, where fans will get another chance to celebrate their championship-winning team.

Herbert Bauernebel

Herbert Bauernebel has been reporting from New York since 1999 and currently works for Bild.de, OE24 TV, and US Live. He also runs the news portal AmerikaReport.de. Bauernebel has covered nearly all major US events of the past quarter-century, including 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Barack Obama’s election, Donald Trump’s surprise victory, the pandemic, last year’s election showdown, as well as natural disasters such as hurricanes and oil spills. He has also reported firsthand on international events, including the Asian tsunami, the Haiti earthquake, and the Fukushima disaster. He lives in Brooklyn with his family and holds degrees in communication and political science from the University of Vienna. Bauernebel is the author of a book about his experiences on 9/11, And the Air Was Full of Ash: 9/11 – The Day That Changed My Life.