PHILADELPHIA — The City of Philadelphia and the Super Bowl LIX Champion Philadelphia Eagles will hold a celebration on Friday, February 14, 2025, beginning at 11 am. The parade will begin at Lincoln Financial Field and make its way to the iconic steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
During a press conference, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, Philadelphia Eagles President Don Smolenski, and City officials detailed preparations, including the parade route, timing, accessibility, and additional event information.
“As we celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles’ incredible journey to the Super Bowl, let’s remember the resilience that defines our city and team,” said Mayor Cherelle L. Parker. “While City offices and buildings will be closed to allow everyone to join the festivities, our focus will remain on keeping all Philadelphians safe. We are One Philly, a United City. GO Birds!”
The parade route has been thoughtfully planned to ensure the safety and security of all attendees. With large crowds expected, we ask everyone to celebrate responsibly and respectfully, making this a moment Philadelphia can be proud of.
“On behalf of the Philadelphia Police Department, I want to congratulate the Philadelphia Eagles on bringing their second Super Bowl title back to Philly,” said Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin J. Bethel. “This Friday, we’ll be celebrating a momentous day for our city, and we’re teaming up with our city, state, and federal partners to keep things running smoothly and safely. You’ll see plenty of officers along the parade route, and we ask everyone to celebrate responsibly and look out for one another. Because large crowds and road closures are expected, consider taking public transportation to help reduce traffic and make your day a bit easier. Let’s come together, show our One Philly pride, and make this parade an incredible celebration that we’ll remember forever.”
“Our goal is to help people as they hopefully plan in advance of coming into the city for this special Eagles celebration and ensure safety,” said Managing Director Adam K. Thiel. “Through the city’s ReadyPhiladelphia public information and alert system, people can sign up for free text alerts from the city to keep informed of transit, weather, and public safety info for Friday’s Parade. Text READYEAGLES to 888-777 to sign up.”
Parade Route
The Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Parade will step off from Broad Street and Pattison Avenue at 11 am on Friday, February 14, traveling northbound on Broad Street to S. Penn Square, westbound on S. Penn Square to 15th Street, northbound on 15th Street to John F. Kennedy Blvd., westbound on John F. Kennedy Blvd. to 16th Street, northbound on 16th Street to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, westbound on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to Eakins Oval, ending at Philadelphia Museum of Art apron.
A formal program will take place in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art from 1 pm. Video screens will be placed along the parade route.
City Offices, Schools, and Courts
All Philadelphia municipal government offices will be closed on Friday, February 14. These closures include Philadelphia Park and Recreation’s recreation, environmental, and older adult centers. City daytime centers will also be closed. City after-hour intake centers will operate 24 hours thereafter and through the weekend.
All Philadelphia public and parochial schools will be closed Friday.
All Courts and Philadelphia Courts offices will be closed. If you are scheduled for Jury Duty on Friday, February 14, 2025, do not report for service. You will be rescheduled at a later date. All critical Court services are expected to remain operational.
Information for Businesses
All businesses can maintain their regular and established hours of operation. Visitors are encouraged to contact or visit the websites of individual businesses and institutions to determine hours of operation on Friday, February 14. Businesses on or near the parade route are encouraged to bring portable and non-fixed objects inside. General tips for business owners regarding public safety can be found on the City’s website.
Bicycle Lane Detours
During the parade, several bicycle lanes along Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Broad Street, and streets in the vicinity will be inaccessible. Cyclists are advised to use caution when traveling in the area. There will be no access to the Schuylkill River Trail from the rear of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Friday, February 14. Westbound travel on the Schuylkill Travel will terminate at Paine Skate Park.
Trash and Recycling Collections
Normal residential trash and recycling collection will be suspended on Friday, February 14. The Sanitation Department will operate on a holiday schedule and will be delayed by one day. Residents with a normal collection day of Friday should place their trash and recycling on Saturday, February 15.
At the conclusion of the event, all trash collection and street cleaning will be managed and handled by the Sanitation Department. If you need to report any excess trash in the area post-event, residents can call 3-1-1 or 215-686-8686.
Public Transportation: SEPTA Offers Free Rides
SEPTA will be implementing a special parade day public transportation plan to ensure the safe arrival and departure of eventgoers on Friday, February 14. Details can be found at SEPTA.org.
All visitors are encouraged to take public transit when coming into Philadelphia. SEPTA is operating a special Eagles Parade schedule, with details available online at SEPTA.org.
SEPTA Customer Service can be reached at 215-580-7800 and directly on X @septa_social. For more information on SEPTA and NJ Transit routes and schedules during the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Parade, visit SEPTA.org or call 215-580-7800, njtransit.org, or call 973-275-5555.
Public Safety Information
The City’s Office of Emergency Management is coordinating the public safety planning for the parade. As of Monday, there are over 50 agencies representing city, state, federal, and non-governmental organizations working together to build a common operating picture and realize logistics needs for Friday. This will culminate in the city’s Emergency Operations Center, Mobile Command Post, and Joint Information Center being activated for the event with many of those same partners.
Throughout the event, the city will provide law enforcement support, traffic control, and emergency medical services.
The Philadelphia Fire Department will staff medic (EMS) tents at the following locations:
24th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway (south side) Pennsylvania Avenue and Spring Garden Street.
Aviator Park
Take missing or lost persons to either of the medic tent locations listed above or notify a Philadelphia Police Officer immediately.
Alpha-numeric “location markers” are posted along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to clearly and easily identify a location or section (by letter and number, for example, CD-1) to facilitate communication in the event of an emergency.
Smoking is not permitted on any Parks & Recreation property, including but limited to buildings, playgrounds, ice or skating rinks, fields or courts, pools, picnic areas, walking areas, and parking lots.
In addition, the public should expect congestion in these areas. If you are attending the parade, make a plan regarding driving, public transit, parking, and supervision of children. It is recommended that attendees wear comfortable, weather-appropriate attire.
Be prepared to walk, as road closures near the parade route will lead to traffic congestion and delays.
Any information and updates will be published on the Office of Emergency Management (@Philaoem), City of Philadelphia (@PhiladelphiaGov), and Police (@PhillyPolice) Twitter pages.
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