The Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl 59 with plenty of flair. Now, they'll celebrate their victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in style as well.
The Eagles' Super Bowl parade is set for Friday, with the City of Brotherly Love sure to show plenty of affection for the newly crowned title-winners on Valentine's Day. Quarterback Jalen Hurts, running back Saquon Barkley and coach Nick Sirianni are among the figures who are sure to command the spotlight during the celebration. And the gathering could be something of a last hurrah for some, as offensive coordinator Kellen Moore will return to join the team before heading back to his new post as the New Orleans Saints' head coach.
USA TODAY Sports will have live updates on the parade festivities, so check back often throughout the day for all the latest.
Howie Roseman takes a hit
Eagles executive vice president and general manager Howie Roseman is accustomed to dealing with injury fallout, but not for himself.
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Roseman was apparently hit by a beer can that left him with a cut on his forehead.
Saquon Barkley's birthday present
Saquon Barkley rung in his 28th birthday with a Super Bowl win. Now, the Eagles' star running back is helping grant others' birthday wishes.
Barkley walked by one young fan celebrating her third birthday and gave the family a moment they won't soon forget.
A Jason Kelce sighting
Former Eagles great Jason Kelce is on hand to party it up with his former teammates.
Even though the six-time All-Pro center wasn't a part of this title run – and expressed his disappointment for his brother, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, coming up short of a three-peat – Kelce still is participating in Friday's celebration.
Whoops!
Eagles fans were excited to cheer on cornerback Cooper DeJean, whose pick-six was one of the more scintillating moments of the team's Super Bowl rout.
One problem: The player they were cheering for was not DeJean but rather safety Reed Blankenship, who tried to clear up the case of mistaken identity.
'Love, Hurts'
If there's a theme to the Valentine's Day celebration, it might be the Jordan Brand promotion "Love Hurts" - but in a good way.
The Eagles QB himself is wearing an outfit with the slogan, and the rest of the city seems to be embracing it as well.
A parade throwback
Josh Sweat was one of the Eagles' top Super Bowl performers with 2 1/2 sacks, and he's already standing out in the parade with a nod to history.
The pass rusher is wearing the fur coat that Chris Long wore to the team's first Super Bowl parade after the 2017 season.
Eagles fans showing out in droves early
Anyone concerned with the early start time for Friday's parade likely hasn't met too many Eagles fans.
By the early morning, there was already a sizable contingent on hand to take in the parade.
What time is the Eagles' Super Bowl parade?
The parade is set to begin at 11 a.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 14, with a formal program set to take place in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art at 1 p.m. ET.
How to watch the Eagles' Super Bowl parade
USA TODAY has a live stream of all the parade festivities.
What is the Eagles' Super Bowl parade route?
According to the Eagles, via the team's website:
"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."
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