Fans flood Philadelphia streets after Eagles punch ticket to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Eagles are headed to New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX after beating the Washington Commanders on Sunday, and fans were celebrating across the city!
From bar to bar and block to block of Eagles country, it was a celebration and a sea of green as fans packed shoulder-to-shoulder to celebrate winning the NFC Championship.
Despite the mayor and managing director encouraging fans to stay on the ground, some revelers climbed poles and whatever they could as the crowd celebrated below. Eventually, police lines moved in and cleared the crowd for the cleanup and to make way for the morning rush.
Streets in Center City swarmed with Eagles fans
Every inch of Broad Street by City Hall in Center City Philadelphia was covered with Eagles fans just moments after the final seconds ticked away.
"The game was awesome - it was over in the second half," said Walt Johnson of Overbrook. "I know the defense stepped up and that's all we had to do because the offense speaks for itself!"
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Fireworks lit up the sky amid chants of E-A-G-L-E-S Eagles!
Action News reporter Briana Smith was stationed above the sea of green:
Police say there were several arrests for disorderly conduct. Some people were arrested for jumping on cars, while others were arrested for throwing water bottles at police officers.
In addition, several injuries were reported after a car plowed into a crowd in the Spring Garden section.
A person inside the striking vehicle was taken into custody.
Eagles fans spill out of Linc into South Philly
There was also a hectic scene right outside Lincoln Financial Field after fans flooded the streets following the game.
Action News reporter John Paul was there for the celebration in South Philly:
Action News reporter Maggie Kent was also in South Philadelphia.
She spent the night with Eagles fans at Xfinity Live! as they cheered on the Birds.
Meanwhile, about an hour after the game, a man was stabbed in the leg following a dispute near the Linc.
The victim is hospitalized in stable condition and one man was taken into custody.
Fans flock fo Frankford and Cottman
Action News was there at a popular spot to celebrate a big win: the area of Frankford and Cottman in the Mayfair section of Northeast Philadelphia.
Katie Katro was there with people who were dancing - and even break dancing - in the streets.
Inside Chickie's and Pete's on the 4000 block of Robbin's Street fans were thrilled.
"Totally expected it," said Tori Pakstis, of Mayfair.
Fans said it started off as a nail biter but soon they felt confident.
"A little nervous, The Commanders were on a hot streak," said William Graham, of Feasterville.
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Now the sights are set on the big game.
"We're going to the Super Bowl and we're going to win the Super Bowl, and bring it back," said Pat Driscoll, of Mayfair.
Fans are ready to come back February 9 to cheer on the Birds to another Super Bowl title.
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