On February 11, 2026, the city of Seattle transformed into a sea of “12s” to celebrate the Seahawks’ historic 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. According to reports from NFL.com, Seattle Sports, and USA Today, more than one million fans lined a two-mile route through the downtown corridor, marking the franchise’s second championship in its 50-year history.
The festivities began at 10 a.m. at Lumen Field, where an estimated 50,000 fans packed the stadium for a trophy presentation. As confetti cannons and fireworks filled the air, the atmosphere was electric. Players entered the stadium alongside their families, many carrying cigars or drinks to toast the win. Seattle Sports noted that tight end AJ Barner made a memorable entrance wearing a black cowboy hat, a fur coat, and a shirt featuring quarterback Sam Darnold with the caption, “Here to lay down the hammer.”
During the ceremony, head coach Mike Macdonald—in just his second year at the helm—reiterated his season-long mantra of “12 as one.” Standing on a stage emblazoned with “2025 World Champions,” Macdonald reflected on the journey that began two years prior. NFL.com highlighted the presence of key veterans like Cooper Kupp, whose addition proved vital to the championship run. Kupp delighted the crowd by quoting Good Will Hunting, jokingly 
asking the New England-based opponents, “How about them apples?”
The celebration shifted to the streets at 11 a.m., moving from 4th Avenue and Washington Street toward Cedar Street. Despite Seattle Public Schools remaining open and the district stating that “parade attendance will not be considered an excused absence,” the turnout was record-breaking. USA Today reported that the route had to be extended to accommodate the massive crowds, which city officials estimated reached the one-million-person mark.
The players’ revelry was a highlight of the two-hour procession. Defensive lineman Leonard Williams, wearing a
WWE-style Super Bowl LX championship belt, was seen showering fans with beer as the buses rolled slowly through the city. Star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who Seattle Sports described as wearing a “shirtless Canadian tuxedo,” was a fan favorite, repeatedly telling the crowd, “We’re the best in the world, baby!”
The parade also featured poignant moments of franchise history. President of Football Operations John Schneider was seen in a jovial mood, offering a toast to the late owner Paul Allen, who was instrumental in the team’s move to its current stadium and its first Super Bowl era. Schneider praised the “Dark Side” defense, which dominated the Patriots in Santa Clara just days prior, and lauded quarterback Sam Darnold for leading the team to 14 regular-season victories despite early-season skeptics.
Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III, who rushed for 135 yards in the title game, was greeted with thunderous “MVP” chants throughout the day. While Walker humbly shook his head at the praise, his performance—the first by a 
running back to earn the award since 1998—remained the cornerstone of the city’s pride.
The day concluded with a message of future dominance. NFL.com reported that as the parade ended, Coach Macdonald warned that the Seahawks have now gone from the “hunters to the hunted,” signaling that the team is already looking toward defending their title in the 2026 season. For a city that had waited 12 years for another Lombardi Trophy, the February 11 celebration was more than just a parade; it was a raucous confirmation of Seattle’s place at the pinnacle of the NFL.
