PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up to commemorate their Super Bowl triumph against the Chiefs with a parade scheduled for Valentine’s Day this Friday, as confirmed by both a team official and the city on Monday. Eagles President Don Smolenski shared insights regarding the celebration during an appearance on 94WIP sports radio, though specific details such as the time remain undetermined. He explained that potential severe weather predicted for the region this week — including a possible snowstorm from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday — influenced the timing of the event.
“Given the incoming snow, we want to give the city ample time to prepare,” Smolenski remarked. “A little extra planning time doesn’t hurt, and it’s a perfect way to kick off the weekend.”
Later on Monday, the Philadelphia mayor’s office confirmed the date on social media, promising to share further details soon. In anticipation of the celebrations, officials in both Philadelphia and Kansas City were prepared for heightened security and the accompanying excitement surrounding Super Bowl festivities. Following the Eagles’ victory on Sunday night, fans flocked to revel in the triumph, yet the police reported no significant issues or injuries. Authorities made 10 arrests in total, including six individuals accused of assaulting officers.
Meanwhile, city workers were still busy late Monday morning, cleaning up confetti, trash, and other remnants from downtown areas.