Seahawks’ Super Bowl parade set for Wednesday
The Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl LX championship parade is expected to draw up to 1 million fans on Wednesday, organizers said Monday.
The Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 at Levi's Stadium on Sunday in Santa Clara, Calif.
The festivities will begin with a trophy celebration at Lumen Field at 10 a.m. local time, followed by a parade along 4th Avenue in downtown Seattle at 11 a.m. that is expected to take two hours.
"This year's Seahawks team brought all of Seattle together with the strongest, loudest, and most united spirit I've ever seen," Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson said Monday. "And yesterday, they delivered in historic fashion, beating the Patriots and bringing a second Lombardi Trophy home to Seattle. Now it's time to celebrate. I'm looking forward to the parade this week, and I encourage everyone to come out and join the celebration -- responsibly, together, and with pride."
It is the second Super Bowl parade for the Seahawks, who defeated the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII on Feb. 2, 2014.
"This championship adds a powerful chapter to Seattle's sports story and places our city once again on the national stage," said Beth Knox, Seattle Sports Commission president and CEO. "An NFC title and a Super Bowl victory reflect the heart, preparation, and resilience of this organization. We look forward to gathering downtown with fans to celebrate a moment that will be remembered long after the banners are raised."