The city of Seattle is about to throw a party a half-century in the making.
On Wednesday, the Seahawks will celebrate their Super Bowl 60 championship with a parade through downtown, and if the early buzz is any indication, it’s going to be massive. Over a million fans are expected to flood the streets as the team brings the Lombardi Trophy home, capping off a remarkable postseason run that ended with confetti falling and history made.
The day kicks off with a sold-out trophy celebration at Lumen Field, where fans will get an up-close look at the hardware and the heroes who brought it home. From there, the World Champions Parade will roll out at 11 a.m., heading north along 4th Avenue in what promises to be a sea of blue and green.
For players like Julian Love, the moment is more than just a victory lap-it’s the realization of a lifelong dream. The safety, who came up with a key interception in Sunday’s Super Bowl win, couldn’t hide his excitement.
“I’ve dreamed about a Super Bowl parade, it’s crazy,” Love said. “It goes hand-in-hand with the confetti falling and holding the trophy.
Especially in Seattle, with these fans-they’ve been with us this entire ride, through the ups and downs. The support has been crazy… They show up, it’s always positive, it’s always love, so tomorrow’s going to be crazy.”
And he’s not wrong. Seattle fans have long been known for their passion, and after years of waiting for another title, the energy around this team has reached a fever pitch. The 12s aren’t just showing up-they’re showing out.
But not everyone in Seattle will be able to join the celebration without consequence.
Seattle Public Schools announced that they will remain open on parade day, sticking to their normal early release schedule. While cities like Kansas City and Philadelphia have closed schools in the past to allow students to join in Super Bowl festivities, Seattle is taking a different approach.
“As the city plans celebrations, including a victory parade planned for Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 10 a.m., we want families to know that Seattle Public Schools will remain open,” the district’s statement read.
The reason? School officials say keeping classrooms open is essential for “stability, safety, and continuity.”
Still, that’s unlikely to stop some students from sneaking out to catch a glimpse of their heroes. The trade-off?
An unexcused absence on their official record. It’s a price many are apparently willing to pay.
Whether it's on the sidewalk with the crowd or watching from a classroom screen, one thing is clear: Seattle is soaking in this moment. The Seahawks are champions once again, and the city is ready to celebrate like only it can.
For a franchise that’s been through its share of ups and downs since its last Super Bowl win, this parade isn’t just a party-it’s a statement. A reminder of what happens when a team, a city, and a fanbase all pull in the same direction.
And come Wednesday, Seattle will be the loudest place in football once again.