Posted February 9, 2018
More than a million fans of the Philadelphia Eagles streamed into the city Feb. 8 for a Super Bowl championship parade and victory rally that was unforgettable in its passion and scope. See our gallery of 28 photos from the day and read complete coverage here.
It was a sea of cell phones as buses carrying Eagles’ players and coaches passed along the parade route. Here, head coach Doug Pederson holds up the Lombardi Trophy. (Photo by Christy Vizza)
Some of the dozen open-air buses carrying Philadelphia Eagles players, coaches and officials wind through Logan Square in Philadelphia and some of the approximately 2 million Eagles fans at a parade and victory rally Feb. 8. (Photo by Matthew Gambino)
(Photo by D’Mont Reese)
Crowds enjoying the parade were, boisterous but good natured, especially on the steps of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, which overlooked the parade route on Logan Circle. (Photo by Matthew Gambino)
The Fedorowicz family — from left, Cassidy, Lindsey and Joe — came from Harleysville for the parade. (Photo by Matthew Gambino)
Fans climb on to a sanitation truck to get a better vantange point of the parade. (Photo by D’Mont Reese)
A young woman gets a prime viewing spot atop of traffic signal adorned with the flag of the Holy See. The flags of all countries line the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, one of two major routes for the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl victory parade Feb. 8 in Philadelphia. (Photo by Matthew Gambino)
Fans in the Fairmount neighborhood get ready for the victory rally that followed the parade. (Photo by D’Mont Reese)
(Photo by D’Mont Reese)
(Photo by D’Mont Reese)
(Photo by D’Mont Reese)
(Photo by D’Mont Reese)
(Photo by D’Mont Reese)
Eagles’ players acknowledge the cheers of the crowds. (Photo by D’Mont Reese)
Even Santa showed up to support the Eagles, apparently forgiving that long-ago snowball-throwing incident. Posing alongside is Natalie Martinez.
(Photo by Tudor Farcas)
Gabe Vizza, a second-grade student from Nativity of Our Lord School in Warminster, enjoyed the momentous day with his family. (Photo by Christy Vizza)
(Photo by D’Mont Reese)
Fans piled atop a SEPTA bus shelter at 20th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on the parade route for a good view. (Photo by Matthew Gambino)
Fans fly Eagles’ flags above anxious parade goers in front of the Franklin Institute. (Photo by Matthew Gambino)
Many fans like these children climbed trees along the parade route for a good view. (Photo by Matthew Gambino)
A man brought his Siberian husky perhaps to show the Eagles no longer are underdogs, but top dogs in the NFL. (Photo by Matthew Gambino)
(Photo by Matthew Gambino)
Fans await the arrival of the parade by relaxing on the steps of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul while watching a replay of Super Bowl LII on a Jumbotron television located across the street at Logan Circle. (Photo by Matthew Gambino)
A crowd forms on Logan Circle under the shadow of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in the early morning hours before the start of the Feb. 8 victory parade for the Philadelphia Eagles, who won their first Super Bowl NFL championship victory on Feb. 4. (Photos by Matthew Gambino)
Lifelong Eagles fan and Northeast Catholic High School alumni Cliff Dougherty celebrates at the parade. (Photo by Colleen Fitzgerald Stock)
(Photo by Colleen Fitzgerald Stock)
Fans cheer appreciative players on one of more than a dozen buses in the parade. (Photo by Colleen Fitzgerald Stock)
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Awesome article and photos Matt. You captured the spirit of a beautiful day perfectly. Congratulations to the Eagles and the whole city.