Everything You Need To Know About Friday’s Super Bowl Parade

Get ready to party, Philly! The Eagles are once again taking over the streets to celebrate the Super Bowl win. If you plan to watch the parade, here’s what to expect on Friday.

The Route

The parade will begin at 11 a.m. at the NovaCare complex by the intersection of Broad Street and Pattinson Avenue. Open-air buses carrying the team will head north on Broad Street until City Hall. Then the buses will round the bend at Love Park to make their way down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, with a final stop in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

The ceremony in front of the museum is expected to begin at 2 p.m. and conclude by 3:15 p.m.

How to Get There

Walking is probably your best option if you live within a reasonable distance from the parade route. If you’re driving, expect multiple road closures in Center City. For a full list of closures, click here.

If you’re coming from further out, consider public transportation. SEPTA’s Market-Frankford Line (L) and Broad Street Line (B) will be free thanks to a sponsorship from Kevin Hart’s tequila brand, but it will be making limited stops.

The L will stop at:

The B will stop at:

Trolleys will mostly follow their regular routes but make limited stops within the tunnel. You can find all service information here.

If you’re riding the Regional Rail, be aware that you will not be able to purchase fares day-of. You must load your Key Card or buy a ticket in advance. The trains will be running on a modified schedule from 4:30 a.m. to 10:50 p.m.

For our New Jersey readers, PATCO will be running on a modified schedule. Between 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., PATCO will run westbound-only service at Lindenwold, Woodcrest, Ferry Avenue, and Camden City Hall, with nonstop service to 9th/10th and Locust Streets. At 1 p.m., PATCO will switch to eastbound-only service starting from 9th/10th and Locust Streets, with regular service resuming by 7 p.m. If you plan to park your car by a station, be prepared for lots to reach capacity quickly. For more PATCO details, click here.

If you’re still trying to drive as close as you can to the parade route, expect temporary parking restrictions near the parade route. Sports complex parking lots will also be closed. Here are a few of parking options:

How to Watch

There will be 15 jumbotrons along the parade route if you’re struggling to see Jalen Hurts from the crowd.

The NFL Network will broadcast the parade and stream on NFL.com. Local news stations such as NBC10, FOX29, 6ABC, and CBS Philly will also broadcast from the parade.

How to Stay Safe

One of the most important things you can do if you plan to head down to participate in the parade is to create a safety plan. The city anticipates hundreds of thousands of fans will pack the streets, and while it’s fun to be in community, this could create an opportunity for a crowd crush if something goes wrong.

Stay Hydrated. And no, beer doesn’t count. Drink water. Porta-potties will be available around the Parkway.

Have a buddy system. There’s safety in numbers. Consider going with a friend not just for fun but to have each other’s backs. In a sea of green, wear something identifiable so you can find each other.

Choose a meet-up location. There will be a lot of congestion and cell service will be spotty due to the mass of people. Pick a spot to meet up before and after the event.

Don’t push. Don’t panic. If you feel trapped as the crowd gets unsafe or a stampede occurs, keep your arms in front of your chest and stand like a boxer to hold yourself steady and absorb any pressure. Work your way to the edge of the crowd to exit. If you fall at any point and struggle to get up, lie on your side to protect your head, heart, and lungs from getting crushed.

Charge your devices. Aside from taking pics of the best core memories, you’ll want your devices charged in case of emergency. Charge your phones before you go and bring a (fully charged) portable charger.

Identify first-aid stations. The Philadelphia Fire Department will have EMS stations at the following locations:

Sign up for alerts. Text READYEAGLES to 888-777 to receive updates from Philadelphia’s Office of Emergency Management.

Keep the Party Going

If you don't want the celebrations to end and don’t have any Valentine’s Day plans to keep you occupied, the festivities will continue away from the Parkway.

Craft Hall kicks the party off at 10 a.m. with family-friendly pre- and post-parade activities, including an Eagles look-alike contest and football toss. For those not planning to go to the Parkway, the parade will be broadcast on its media wall.

Lucy’s will have a watch party from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and switch over to an after-party for the rest of the night. Cover’s free if you wear your Eagles gear.

The Brass Tap will open at 3 p.m. with $12 Garage beer pitchers and $5 Kelly Green Shots.

Gillie da King and Wallo will be hosting an after-party from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Mr. Ivy.

If you’re not looking to drink but still trying to celebrate another way, businesses are stepping up:

Aside from the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Rodin Museum being closed (and refunding tickets originally purchased for Friday), cultural institutions have admission deals for anyone wearing Eagles apparel:

For more information regarding parade logistics, click here.