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PHOTOS: Eagles fans march down Broad Street to celebrate trip to the Super Bowl

Tyler Lauletta   

PHOTOS: Eagles fans march down Broad Street to celebrate trip to the Super Bowl
Eagles fans swarm Broad Street in the shadow of City Hall.Tyler Lauletta / Insider
  • The Philadelphia Eagles are heading back to the Super Bowl.
  • By defeating the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, the Eagles punched their ticket to Super Bowl LVII.

Even before the game went final, fans were already amassing on Broad Street when the Eagles had locked in victory.

Even before the game went final, fans were already amassing on Broad Street when the Eagles had locked in victory.
Eagles fans amass on Broad Street after NFC Championship win.      Tyler Lauletta / Insider

Fireworks were going off closer to the stadium. At first there were some standard fireworks you might set off in the backyard, but there were some powerful ones as well.

Fireworks were going off closer to the stadium. At first there were some standard fireworks you might set off in the backyard, but there were some powerful ones as well.
Fireworks in the air after the Eagles won the NFC Championship.      Tyler Lauletta / Insider

Broad Street runs from the heart of Philadelphia all the way south to the stadiums. Foot traffic ran in both directions as fans trekked towards either City Hall or Lincoln Financial Field.

Broad Street runs from the heart of Philadelphia all the way south to the stadiums. Foot traffic ran in both directions as fans trekked towards either City Hall or Lincoln Financial Field.
Fireworks in the air after the Eagles won the NFC Championship.      Tyler Lauletta / Insider

In places where there were no aerial fireworks, some ground sparklers were quite efficient.

In places where there were no aerial fireworks, some ground sparklers were quite efficient.
Tyler Lauletta / Insider

A horn section served as the grand marshal of an impromptu parade of Eagles fans for a few blocks.

A horn section served as the grand marshal of an impromptu parade of Eagles fans for a few blocks.
The horns bring the energy on Broad Street.      Tyler Lauletta / Insider

The band was "Snacktime" and their horns led the way through the streets a group of fans heading north.

The band was "Snacktime" and their horns led the way through the streets a group of fans heading north.
Eagles horn band leads the crowd through the street.      Tyler Lauletta / Insider

The band played through crowd favorites, including "Motown Philly" by Boyz 2 Men and "Livin' on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi.

The band played through crowd favorites, including "Motown Philly" by Boyz 2 Men and "Livin
The horns bring the energy on Broad Street.      Tyler Lauletta / Insider

The vibes were immaculate.

The vibes were immaculate.
Eagles horn band leads the crowd through the street.      Tyler Lauletta / Insider

In more open parts of the streets, cyclists and scooters rode by waving flags.

In more open parts of the streets, cyclists and scooters rode by waving flags.
A cyclist waves a flag for the Eagles.      Tyler Lauletta / Insider

At one intersection, a young group of Eagles fans sang the fight song as they played with sparklers.

At one intersection, a young group of Eagles fans sang the fight song as they played with sparklers.
Young Eagles fans sing the fight song.      Tyler Lauletta / Insider

There were also some young fans holding up signs and giving out high fives.

There were also some young fans holding up signs and giving out high fives.
Young Eagles fans hold up a sign in support of the team.      Tyler Lauletta / Insider

Shirts celebrating the Eagles' NFC Championship win were already available for purchase.

Shirts celebrating the Eagles
Shirts are sold celebrating the Eagles win in the NFC Championship.      Tyler Lauletta / Insider

Beers were graciously poured down the throats of excited fans.

Beers were graciously poured down the throats of excited fans.
An Eagles fan drinks a beer from his knee.      Tyler Lauletta / Insider

There were several dogs present on Broad Street. Some were handling the fireworks better than others.

There were several dogs present on Broad Street. Some were handling the fireworks better than others.
A man and his dog on Broad Street.      Tyler Lauletta / Insider

The police were out, but were mostly keeping the streets closed off where necessary as fans walked down Broad.

The police were out, but were mostly keeping the streets closed off where necessary as fans walked down Broad.
Police close off a street to traffic while Eagles fans celebrate.      Tyler Lauletta / Insider

Even those fans that were driving and soon to be stuck in the traffic caused by the parade were ready to get the crowd revved up.

Even those fans that were driving and soon to be stuck in the traffic caused by the parade were ready to get the crowd revved up.
An Eagles fan holds a replica of the Lombardi Trophy from their car.      Tyler Lauletta / Insider

Some poles were climbed. As is tradition.

Some poles were climbed. As is tradition.
A fan climbs a pole in Philadelphia.      Tyler Lauletta / Insider

And the band continued to carry the energy towards City Hall.

And the band continued to carry the energy towards City Hall.
Eagles fans with a horn section march on Broad Street.      Tyler Lauletta / Insider

A group of firemen stood outside their station to take in the action.

A group of firemen stood outside their station to take in the action.
A Fire Department takes in the scene on Broad Street.      Tyler Lauletta / Insider

As the party reached closer to City Hall, the road was packed, with no more traffic even attempting to get through.

As the party reached closer to City Hall, the road was packed, with no more traffic even attempting to get through.
Eagles fans swarm Broad Street in the shadow of City Hall.      Tyler Lauletta / Insider

In the shadow of William Penn, Eagles fans embraced their victory and hoped for one more to come.

In the shadow of William Penn, Eagles fans embraced their victory and hoped for one more to come.
Eagles fans swarm Broad Street in the shadow of City Hall.      Tyler Lauletta / Insider

People did what they could to get a good view.

People did what they could to get a good view.
Eagles fans sit atop a news stand after win over San Francisco 49ers.      Tyler Lauletta / Insider

With everyone in such a positive mood, people were kind to each other.

With everyone in such a positive mood, people were kind to each other.
Eagles fans sit atop a news stand after win over San Francisco 49ers.      Tyler Lauletta / Insider

Go Birds.

Go Birds.
Eagles fans swarm Broad Street in the shadow of City Hall.      Tyler Lauletta / Insider

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