Feb 8, 2018; Philadelphia , PA, USA; Thousands gather around the Rocky steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art as the Super Bowl LII Champions Philadelphia Eagles parade down Broad Street ending at the art museum in Philadelphia. Mandatory Credit: Suchat Pederson/The News Journal via USA TODAY NETWORK
Here's everything you need to know about Friday's parade to celebrate the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles:
- The parade will kick off at 11:00 a.m. at the South Philly sports complex (Broad Street & Pattison Avenue).
- Open-air busses containing the players and others will make their way north on Broad before rounding the west side of City Hall and turning up the Ben Franklin Parkway.
- Over 15 large screens along the route will show a replay of the Super Bowl while attendees wait for the busses to arrive.
- A ceremony on the Art Museum steps will begin around 2:00 p.m., running until 3:15 p.m.
- Philadelphia public schools will be closed for the day.
- Rides on the El and subway will be free, with costs covered by Gran Coramino, a line of premium tequilas founded by Kevin Hart.
- Over one million fans are expected to attend.
Awaiting more of the details but here’s a preview of the parade route. #FlyEaglesFly #SBLIX pic.twitter.com/rwGC0iFLOq
The city encourages those attending the parade to text "READYEAGLES" to 888-777 to receive updates.
