Thousands of fans took to the streets of Philadelphia to celebrate the Eagles’ first ever Super Bowl championship.
On Sunday at US Bank Field in Minneapolis, the Eagles defeated the New England Patriots in dramatic fashion, 41-33.
Fans piled into the streets across the City of Brotherly Love, from Center City to Northeast Philly – marching, jumping and screaming in utter chaos.
And despite police greasing up the poles across the city with hydraulic fluid, fans have still been able to climb them.
Philadelphia police officers stood guard as revelers poured into the streets in unprecedented numbers.
Philadelphia Eagles fans took to the streets to celebrate the team’s victory over the New England Patriots and to rejoice in the Eagles’ first ever Super Bowl championship
A fan celebrates in Center City by climbing a light pole on Broad Street despite them having been greased earlier to prevent such antics
Philadelphia police officers stood guard as revelers poured into the streets in unprecedented numbers (Pictured, Philadelphia police officers stand guard near city hall waiting for Eagles fans at the end of Super Bowl LII)
Thousands of Philadelphia Eagles fans marched on the streets of the city of Brotherly Love following the dramatic victory
In South Philadelphia, fans started chanting ‘Free Bud Light,’ after the beer manufacturer made a bet with Lane Johnson that if the Eagles win the Super Bowl, according to CBS Philly.
Before the games, officers who declined to give their names, told the Philadelphia Inquirer that about 100 poles up and down Broad Street were being greased to deter revelers from climbing them.
They dubbed themselves the “Pole Patrol” rather than the earlier “Crisco Cops” that applied shortening that failed to stop some fans after the NFC championship victory.
However, the measure seems to have fallen short as several Philadelphians were seen climbing the poles following the victory.
Destruction seemed to follow fans wherever they went. In one video, fans scaled the awning of a Ritz Carlton hotel only to have it collapse other them.
Philadephia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (pictured) celebrates after winning Super Bowl LII and being named Super Bowl MVP
Before the games, officers who declined to give their names said that about 100 poles up and down Broad Street were being greased to deter revelers from climbing them – unsuccessfully
They dubbed themselves the “Pole Patrol” rather than the earlier “Crisco Cops” that applied shortening that failed to stop some fans after the NFC championship victory
Mayor Jim Kenney declared in a statement that it was a day the city has ‘dreamed of’.
‘For so many who have called themselves Eagles fans for a generation, this is the day, the game, the season, and the team we’ve dreamed of,’ he said in part.
‘The 2017-18 Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl Champions, and they’ve brought tremendous joy to hundreds of thousands throughout the City and region. They consistently wowed us with their dynamic play and relentless pursuit of victory.
‘Their ‘Next Man Up’ mentality when injuries arose was inspiring to anyone who has ever faced a setback, as was their willingness to embrace the role of underdogs. They looked another storied football franchise in the eyes, and never blinked.’
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf attended US Bank Field in Minneapolis to witness the Eagles’ historic victory.
‘What you give is what you get back. Congratulations on your historic win, @Eagles. We are all incredibly #PAproud. #SuperBowl #FlyEaglesFly,’ Wolf tweeted after the game.
Before the game, fans lined up outside of bars, waiting to get inside before the kick-off (Pictured, Eagles fana react while watching the first quarter of the Super Bowl)
Two Philadelphia Eagles fan roll around in the streets following the team’s victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday
President Donald Trump took the opportunity to congratulate the Eagles on the win despite his friendship with Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and owner Robert Kraft
President Donald Trump took the opportunity to congratulate the Eagles on the win despite his friendship with Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and owner Robert Kraft.
‘Congratulations to the Philadelphia Eagles on a great Super Bowl victory!’ he wrote.
Before the game, fans lined up outside of bars, waiting to get inside before the kick-off.
Inside establishments such as like XfinityLive and Chickie’s and Pete’s in South Philadelphia – right near the Lincoln Financial Field where the Eagles play during the regular season – it was wall-to-wall and elbow-to-elbow room only.
NJ.com reported that, at Chickie and Pete’s, any time picture of Tom Brady or a Patriot appeared on the screen, the mass of Eagles fans boos echoed the area.