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SEATTLE - As soon as the Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl 2026 29-13 against the New England Patriots, fans across the region began asking the same question: Will Seattle host another massive Super Bowl victory parade?
Councilmember Rob Saka announced Sunday evening the city's parade plans, which is typical for a championship event of this scale.
Keep reading to learn more about Seattle's upcoming Super Bowl parade and how the city handled a moment like this in 2014.
When is Seattle's Super Bowl parade?
According to Saka, Seattle will host a Super Bowl parade on Wednesday, Feb. 11, following a trophy presentation at Lumen Field that begins around 10 a.m., with the parade expected to start at about 11 a.m.
Where is Seattle's Super Bowl parade going to take place?
The Super Bowl parade will take place from Seattle's Stadium District to the Seattle Center, according to Saka's X post.
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According to the Seattle Seahawks, the parade will begin at 11 a.m. at 4th Avenue and Washington Street near Lumen Field. The parade will travel northwest along 4th Avenue and end at 4th Avenue and Cedar Street.
Seattle Seahawks fans cheer during the Super Bowl XLVIII Victory Parade ceremonies at CenturyLink Field on February 5, 2014, in Seattle, Wash. (Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
What happened after the Seattle Seahawks’ last Super Bowl win in 2014?
When the Seahawks won their first Super Bowl title in 2014, Seattle hosted a championship parade that drew hundreds of thousands of fans to downtown streets and Century Link Field (now known as Lumen Field).
Players rode through the city in open-air vehicles before a large rally, as fans of all ages lined the parade route hours in advance. Downtown Seattle was packed with blue-and-green jerseys, 12 flags and signs as the city celebrated the franchise’s historic win.
Multiple city departments coordinated traffic control, transit service and public safety, while businesses adjusted hours and staffing to accommodate the crowds.
The Seahawks' 2014 Super Bowl parade remains one of the largest public celebrations in Seattle’s history.
Head coach Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks waves to fans during a parade to celebrate their victory in Super Bowl XLVII on February 5, 2014 in Seattle, Wash. (Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
How are Super Bowl parade decisions made?
Super Bowl parades are typically announced only after a team clinches the championship. Planning requires coordination between the team, city leadership, law enforcement, transportation agencies and emergency services.
Decisions hinge on logistics such as crowd size estimates, parade routes, security planning, transit access and staffing needs. Weather and weekday scheduling also play a role.
Because of the scale and complexity, cities rarely confirm parade details before a Super Bowl is played — even if preliminary planning has already begun.
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What we know:
Seattle hosted a Super Bowl parade before which drew massive crowds to downtown Seattle and Century Link Field after the team’s 2014 championship.
What we don't know:
It is unclear what time the Super Bowl parade will begin and end in Seattle on Wednesday. In 2014, the parade took place in the mid-morning hours and lasted through the early afternoon.
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What can fans expect at the Super Bowl parade in Seattle?
Based on past precedent, the Super Bowl parade will likely include a rally-style celebration and gathering at Lumen Field. Large crowds should be expected, along with significant traffic impacts and transit changes.
Fans are encouraged to use public transportation and plan ahead, as city leaders focus on safety and access throughout the celebration area.
Seattle’s experience hosting a Super Bowl championship celebration before shows the city already has a roadmap in place and is ready to welcome a sea of blue and green to the Emerald City.
Seattle Seahawks players and 12s celebrated bringing the Lombardi trophy home to Seattle during the Super Bowl Parade at Century Link Field in Seattle, Wash. on Feb. 5, 2014. (Jesse Beals/ Icon SMI/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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