Honoring the public servants at the local, state, and federal level who made the unforgettable Eagles Super Bowl Parade possible and recognizing all public servants for their dedication to the communities they serve. WHEREAS, On February 14, 2025, the City of Philadelphia held a parade to celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX victory. Hundreds of thousands of Philadelphians and fans from across the country lined Broad Street and the Parkway to cheer on the team; and WHEREAS, Over 3,000 workers across City departments, as well as state and federal partners, worked long hours to make the parade a celebration to remember; and WHEREAS, Crews from the Departments of Streets and Sanitation worked into the early hours of Saturday morning to clear trash and debris from the parade route, ensuring traffic could start flowing smoothly; and WHEREAS, SEPTA conductors, bus drivers, and staff helped fans make it safely into the heart of the city and get home once the celebration concluded; and WHEREAS, Along the parade route, Fire Department medics helped fans in need of medical assistance, including the two individuals who suffered gunshot wounds near the Parkway. The Philadelphia Police Department worked quickly to ensure people in the area and other parade-goers were safe; and WHEREAS, The parade was a testament to the work of all Philadelphia’s public servants across every City Department. It takes the whole City coming together to make an event of that scale a success; and …
CITY COUNCIL
A motion was made by O'Rourke that this Resolution be ADOPTED. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
CITY COUNCIL
This Resolution was Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar.