Philadelphia officials estimated that more than 1 million people would gather for the Eagles’ Super Bowl Victory Parade.
Friday a sea of fans wearing Eagles Green, Philly’s wide street to take in the festivities.
Eagles’ defense delivered a strong performance and fired Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes six times and forced two cuts on the way to a 40-22 win on Sunday in New Orleans.
Five days later, supporters got a chance to cheer on the team in their hometown.
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Philadelphia Eagles, running back Saquon Barkley, raises Lombardi Trophy under the Super Bowl Championship Parade and Rally in Philadelphia February 14, 2025. (Caean Couto/Imag images)
The scene seemed to leave Star Running Saquon Barkley back in awe.
“You can’t use words to describe this,” Barkley told a reporter as he rode an open bus in the parade.
Saquon Barkley proclaims the next goal after the Dream Eagles season: ‘Why not win another Super Bowl?’
Barkley then talked about the joy he experienced.
“Every time I think Philly can’t take it to another level it takes it to a whole ‘nother level. Me and my family are just happy and honored to be part of this organization be a part of this city.
“I may have too much fun.”
Philadelphia Eagles, who runs back Saquon Barkley celebrates during the Super Bowl Championship Parade and collects in Philadelphia February 14, 2025. (Caean Couto/Imag images)
The three-time pro bowler then declared Eagles fans for the “best fans in the world.”
“It certainly exceeded the expectations. I saw a little clip on this of the day [from] 2017 when they won the first Super Bowl. We got the best fans in the world, ”he said when asked, if the celebration surpassed his expectations.
Eagles, running back Saquon Barkley, Center, holding Vince Lombardi Trophy under the Eagles’ Super Bowl Championship Parade on Friday, February 14, 2025. (Damian Giletto/Delaware News Journal/USA Today Network via Imag images)
Philadelphia is known for having some of the country’s most passionate fans, but these supporters have had a limited number of championships to celebrate in the last few decades.
Eagles’s latest Super Bowl title is the third Pro Championship in Philly in the last 40 years. Phillies won the World Series in 2008, and Eagles defeated New England Patriots in the Super Bowl 2018.
“You get a little greedy and start thinking about the future and this brings you back to the moment,” Barkley said.
