Philadelphians took to the streets last night to celebrate their first Super Bowl win after the Eagles defeated the Patriots, 41-33. Thousands of fans piled into the streets across the city, from Center City to Northeast Philly, all the way down to South Philly. It a celebration that fans have been waiting decades to have.
Some of the crowd did get rowdy, and a car was overturned in Center City. People were also climbing up the Ritz Carlton awning and jumping off. The awning ended up collapsing. Six light poles were taken down around City Hall, and it was reported that one person was seriously injured during the incident. Police greased up poles around the city to try and prevent people from climbing them (it did not). Mayor Jim Kenney said this is the day the city has “dreamed of.” Many fans talked about how long their love for the Eagles was passed down through generations. “This is Philly at its best,” said Sam Murphy, 40, who made the trip from Boston to Philadelphia, according to CBS Philly. “This team is what Philly is all about.”
Car = flipped
(h/t @WutWeTalkinBout) pic.twitter.com/h9mFqzOggr
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) February 5, 2018
OMG I JUST WATCHED A MAN DIE pic.twitter.com/oZHBmDajJa
— max (@MaxOnTwitter) February 5, 2018
Fireworks on the streets of Philly ? pic.twitter.com/hmyxNRMgKj
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) February 5, 2018
The gates of Philadelphia’s City Hall. Yes, that’s a keg on its way up. pic.twitter.com/JSANa3Wodw
— Fabiola Cineas (@FabiolaCineas) February 5, 2018
Just tell them: “If you vote for me, all of your wildest dreams will come true.” IT’S HAPPENED! SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS!! Go @Eagles !!! Now – let’s show the world how to celebrate responsibly! pic.twitter.com/xDH2BhBxxn
— Philadelphia Police (@PhillyPolice) February 5, 2018
? OMG Broad and Walnut! @eagles did it! @6abc pic.twitter.com/nR2M7IQFMM
— Christie Ileto (@Christie_Ileto) February 5, 2018
Can confirm: it’s lit in Philly. pic.twitter.com/hT0x2iTXGy
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) February 5, 2018
And the celebration begins. 2017-18 super bowl champs Philadelphia Eagles!!! pic.twitter.com/sfpERvFwZh
— Billy King (@bkdefend) February 5, 2018
@Eagles fan > hydraulic fluid. Yep, he scaled the light pole! Come on guys!!! Celebrate safely! Be responsible #SuperBowlLll @Eagles @6abc pic.twitter.com/V2dkMp8qYY
— Christie Ileto (@Christie_Ileto) February 5, 2018
“Somebody lit their Christmas tree on fire over here on Broad Street.” — Philadelphia police scanner.
— Michael Casagrande (@ByCasagrande) February 5, 2018
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