Saquon Barkley had just finished his rookie season with New York Giants and was not at all focused on Philadelphia Eagles’ first Super Bowl victory parade in the city of Brotherly Love in February 2019.
Seven years later, Barkley was a catalyst in Eagles who beat Kansas City Chiefs to win Sunday’s Super Bowl in his first year with the franchise. And he wants to be one of the players that any fan on the streets of Philadelphia wants to see during Friday’s parade.
The parade that starts at. 11. MUMMER -COSTUME.
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Eagles fans cheer for Saquon Barkley and raised Cane’s founder Todd Graves in Trevose, Pa., February 13, 2025. (Raising Cane’s)
Barkley got a little taste of what he could expect Friday when he performed on Thursday at Raising Cane’s in Trevose, Pennsylvania, along with the chicken chain’s founder, Todd Graves. Eagles fans were set up already at. 05.00 to see and thank Barkley for bringing the Lombardi trophy back to town.
In a speech with journalists, Barkley acknowledged that he wasn’t sure what he might expect as he travels around Philadelphia, but he knows it will be a party to remember.
“Philly fans have been amazing year round,” said Barkley, AP Offensive Player of the Year after dyeing in 2,000 meters in 2024. “Just the love and support they have for this team. This city really buys into this Hold and you could see it out there how many people showed up.
“I expect it’s an explosion – a party – and I’m excited to be here raising Cane’s with Todd, which is a really good friend of me.
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“It’s been a crazy week so far for me, but just taking it all in and enjoying it.”
Barkley said he won’t be the player holding a Kelce-Esque speech on the museum’s steps, but he knows what players he would choose to do it because of how much they mean to the city.
“It won’t be me, I can guarantee it,” he said, laughing. “That’s not my thing. If I had to choose one, I would say Lane Johnson or [Brandon Graham]. I think they’re the two longest-ridden Eagles right now, so I think it would be perfect for one of them to do it, especially if it’s BG’s last game and last year with us. For him to go out with a smell would be pretty cool. “
Philadelphia Eagles, which runs back Saquon Barkley, carries during the second half of the Super Bowl against Kansas City Chiefs Sunday 9 February 2025 in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
While Barkley will enjoy celebrating victory with his family, friends and teammates, the city of Philadelphia will make sure to keep the party a safe, especially after the shooting under Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade last year. One person was killed and 22 others were injured, including 11 children.
Eagles fans have bullied the streets of Philadelphia many times in the past, including twice this year, after Eagles won the NFC Championship and Super Bowl.
“You will see a big police presence continue all day and in the evening,” said Philadelphia Commissioner Kevin Bethel about the parade.
Saquon Barkley smiles at raising Cane’s in Trevose, Pa., After winning the Super Bowl. (Raising Cane’s)
Barkley is ready to celebrate with the fans.
“[The fans] Been astonishing to me, my family, especially my little daughter, “said Barkley.” From the first time I had my opening interview and my daughter was with me, they fell in love with her. It’s been an explosion. For the season to go as it went and finish it from the way we ended up as the Super Bowl -Champs, you can’t make it up. “
