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SEATTLE - If the Seattle Seahawks win the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 8, the celebration wouldn’t end with the final whistle. Almost immediately, fans across the region will begin asking the same question: Will Seattle host another massive Super Bowl victory parade?
City officials and the Seahawks have not announced any parade plans ahead of the game, which is typical for championship events of this scale. Still, Seattle’s last Super Bowl celebration offers a clear example of how the city has handled a moment like this before. Keep reading to learn more.
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 has hosted a Seahawks Super Bowl parade before, drawing massive crowds downtown after the team’s 2014 championship. The parade took place on a Wednesday.
What we don't know:
City officials and the Seahawks have not announced whether a parade would be held if the team wins Sunday.
What Happens Next:
If the Seahawks win, officials would likely move quickly to decide whether to host a parade, with details released in the days following the game.
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Based on past precedent, any Seahawks Super Bowl parade would likely take place in downtown Seattle and include a rally-style celebration and gathering at Lumen Field. Large crowds would be expected, along with significant traffic impacts and transit changes.
Fans would likely be encouraged to use public transportation and plan ahead, as city leaders focus on safety and access throughout the celebration area.
Until the outcome of Sunday’s game is decided, any parade plans remain conditional. But Seattle’s experience hosting a Super Bowl championship celebration shows the city has a roadmap in place if the moment arrives again.
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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