Relive the Seahawks Super Bowl celebration
Feb 4, 2014, 9:07 PM | Updated: Feb 5, 2014, 5:12 pm
MyNorthwest.com covered the historic Seahawks parade and Super Bowl celebration at CenturyLink Field on Wednesday. Relive the day through the photos, tweets, and reports from around Seattle.
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Photos from the parade and CenturyLink Field celebratioon
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3:59
On SR 99 northbound at N 185th St there is a collision blocking all lanes.
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic)
3:46 Great shot from our friend Josh Trujillo
Perhaps my favorite pic from of throwing Skittles to More coming soon
— Joshua Trujillo (@joshtrujillo)
3:43
Traffic is starting to build outbound on the
the Alaskan Way Viaduct, is light to
moderate.— seattledot (@seattledot)
3:25
And the confetti is falling as the Rally ends
— 710 ESPN Seattle (@710ESPNSeattle)
3:21 Paul Allen holds the Lombardi trophy aloft as confetti falls, cannons shoot fire into the air. The party is over.
3:18 Transportation update:
. We're giving it all she's got! We've put out four-car trains to help clear stadium crowds before. Afternoon will still be jammed.
— Sound Transit (@SoundTransit)
3:16 Russell Wilson now speaking to crowd. Calls out Beast Mode and the rest of the offense including the line. “To win multiple Super Bowls, you have to win the first…our plan is to win another one for you next year.”
3:14 Legion of Boom led by Richard Sherman dances on stage as Sherman introduces the best secondary in football. Says it’s the entire defense.
3:13 Transportation update:
Yippee! will operate as much service as possible using all available resources until crowds and traffic clear.
— City of Seattle (@CityofSeattle)
3:11 Pete Carroll takes the stage, leading “Sea-Hawks” cheer. “This has been an extraordinary day.”
3:10 Transportation update:
Waiting on confirmation for buses to return to normal routing. Please stay tuned. Thanks all. We're tossing everything we have out there.
— Sound Transit (@SoundTransit)
3:04 Seahawks owner Paul Allen now thanking 12th Man. “We wouldn’t be here without you. I’m excited to celebrate the first Seahawks Super Bowl victory with all of you today.”
3:01 Expect plenty of gridlock after Seahawks celebration ends. Check out the latest here.
2:55 Hall of Famer Walter Jones raises the 12th Man flag at CenturyLink Field. Steve Raible now starting the presentation.
2:54Pete Carroll followed by Russell Wilson hoisting the Lombardi trophy as Seattle celebrates at CenturyLink Field as Marshawn Lynch gives Wilson a champagne shower.
2:52
The next generation of the is in good hands if today was any indication!
— Brandi Kruse (@BrandiKruse)
2:49 A historic day
That's kind of a lot of people surrounding the LOB
— Scott Enyeart (@ScottEnyeart)
2:47 710 ESPN’s Brock Huard just pointed out average turnover rate of 35 percent for NFL teams each season, so last time some of these guys will be together as they take the field at CenturyLink Field.
2:46 Transportation update for those trying to get out of downtown now via Seattle Times:
Community Transit just announced that an extra six to eight buses will pick up passengers on Second Avenue, then enter I-5 at James Street, and go north to the Aurora Village and Lynnwood transit centers, starting at 2:30 p.m. Extra Swift buses will shuttle riders from Aurora Village on Highway 99 to Everett.
Sound Transit operating buses north to Everett, Lynnwood, and Ash Way on routes 510 and 511.
Light-rail trains will continue to run every six minutes all day — compared with 7 1/2 minutes at peak, 10 minutes midday.
Washington State Ferries is expecting 19,000 passengers leaving Colman Dock for Bainbridge and Bremerton, compared to 7,100 people normally.
2:37 The scene inside CenturyLink Field
12s inside the stadium going nuts as they watch highlights from every Seahawks win this season.
— Heather Graf (@HeatherGrafK5)
2:32 The players have gathered in CenturyLink Field and the party is about to begin
2:31 This was the players’ view from wide receiver Sidney Rice
2:23 The Lombardi Trophy is heading into CenturyLink Field. The party continues. You can listen live
The Lombardi Trophy almost at .
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks)
2:21 What a day
This parade might be the slowest has ever moved.
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks)
2:16 Clearly Beast Mode had a good time in the parade!
Marshawn wins at life. That is all.
— Francheska (@_chesikita_)
2:14 Boeing #12 makes a pass over CenturyLink Field
Boeing plane flyover, dubbed by the .
— Jim Bowen (@JimRBowen)
2:07 12s from all over are sharing in this special day. Here’s one example from ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ listener Louis Sciascia:
I am from Edison NJ and have been a Seahawks fan since 1978. I think I was one of the first east coast subscribers to the Norm Evans Seahawk Report lol. This is such a great feeling! What a GREAT team and organization.
1:59 Fans climbing anywhere to get a view
They're hanging from the street signs
— Bryan Copley (@reblsfounder)
1:57 Mama Sherman keeping warm
There's a Mom on a bus “: Richard Sherman Mom thinksthe weather is mediocre,rides bus “
— Kenneth Arthur (@KennethArthurS)
1:54 City of Seattle urging patience as parade winds down.
“Now, as folks are getting ready to leave for home, we are asking them to remember: it took six or seven hours for everyone to get downtown for the parade; and it will likely take at least that long for transportation systems to return to normal,” says Barb Graff, director of Seattle’s Office of Emergency Management.
1:51 Parade finally getting close to CenturyLink Field
The scene just outside in the North Lot! Parade making the turn this way.
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks)
1:47 So many fans have filled both stadiums, thousands more gathering in CenturyLink Field parking lot to watch celebration on big screen
Thousands of fans that couldn't get tickets for rally are outside to watch on big screen.
— Alexis Smith (@AlexisASmith)
1:40 The special Boeing 747 Seahawks jet continues flying in a holding pattern above Boeing field, awaiting flyby of CenturyLink Field when parade arrives. You can follow the progress
1:34 Hats off to the Seattle Police Foundation for these cool lids. Wonder if we can buy them anywhere?
RT Did you see officers wearing these hats during the parade?Our officers are fans too!
— Seattle Police Fdtn (@SeattlePF)
1:28 Even our friends at the Stranger are getting into the spirit today!
Criminy!
— Dominic Holden (@dominicholden)
1:23 So many amazing shots from the parade
One of the most unbelievable sports moments of my life. The L-O-B in a swarm of Seahawks fans.
— Andrew Grinaker (@206andrew)
1:15 Richard Sherman and Malcom Smith to appear on Jimmy Kimmel next week
Boom RT : To the victors go the spoils. & MVP on Tues 11:35ET ABC.
— Joel McHale (@joelmchale)
1:12 Legion of Boom!
The Legion of Boom & the Lombardi Trophy!! Champions!!
— Tony Thomas (@TonyThomas)
1:10 Parade convoy now approaching Pioneer Square
1:09 Golden Tate waves the 12th Man flag at Westlake Center
It's Showtime!
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks)
1:04 Could it be any more beautiful in Seattle today?
1:02 What’s a Skittles shower look like? Check out the video:
Marshawn Lynch rides a duck boat. And starts a Skittles shower in Seattle.
WATCH:
— NFL (@nfl)
1:00 Seattle Public Schools reports 565 teachers absent today, out of nearly 3,000 teachers total.
District says on average, there are between 270-400 teachers out per day.
A total of 13,523 students reported absent as of this morning, out of 51,000 students enrolled in the district. For comparison purposes, there were 2,770 student absences yesterday.
12:56 Washington State Ferries issues bulletin for return trips across the Puget Sound to Bremerton and Bainbridge Island.
12:52 City of Seattle says 911 calls not going through because of heavy mobile phone use. Asking people to stop using their phones.
12:49 710 ESPN’s Shannon Drayer says she’s never seen anything like this before
This is unbelievable!
— Shannon Drayer (@shannondrayer)
12:48 Richard Sherman
12:45 Russell Wilson
Russell Wilson waving to fans! #celebrate48
credit: Sarah Bellamy
— NorthWest Cable News (@NWCN)
12:42 Beastmode knows how to ride
Beast Mode leading the parade, standing on top of the Duck!
— Brad Williams (@Brad_Williams1)
12:39 Hey it’s T-Jack…oh yeah, and some guy named Russell Wilson.
Quarterbacks making their way through the world today. It takes everything they got.
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks)
12:36 Safeco Field filling up
continue to roll in. RT : Safeco Field is awesome.
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners)
12:34 Just how loud was it at 12:12?
From 20 floors up, heard the 12:12 sound. Holy hell.
— Megan Shear (@Section331)
12:32 Fans complaining of long lines to get in to CenturyLink Field despite arriving long ago
This is a complete mess! trying to get into the stadium!!!! Unreal.
— Aaron Blank (@AaronBlank)
12:27 Legion of Boom making its way to Century Link Field
Legion of Boom!!!
— KOMO News (@komonews)
12:24 This is what it’s all about
This is for you, 12s.
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks)
12:22 Some fans getting frustrated with massive crowds.
Took me at least 20 min to walk between Seneca and University. fans are getting fed up with crowded streets.
— Ana Sofia Knauf (@asknauf)
12:20 CenturyLink Field filling in for celebration
The 12th Man is getting !
— 710 ESPN Seattle (@710ESPNSeattle)
12:17 Brock Huard and Dori Monson are broadcasting live from CenturyLink Field. Send them your text messages at 71710 and
12:16 Seattle Police now estimated 700,000 people in downtown Seattle.
12:15 Legion of Boom carrying the Lombardi Trophy in parade.
12:14 Multiple reports of scattered Skittles
Beast Mode still tossing Skittles and taking it all in:
— KOMO News (@komonews)
12:11 It’s about to get loud – moment of loudness 12:12
Police are blocking fans from standing on 5th as Madison fills up.
— Junebug (@Juniebug360)
12:08 Moment of Loudness declared by Governor Inslee approaches. Get ready to make some noise.
Don't forget! MOMENT OF LOUDNESS at 12:12
— NorthWest Cable News (@NWCN)
12:06 Now it’s a parade
Coach, the Thank You!
— Brian Calvert (@BrianCalvert)
11:59 View from above
The view from the 9th floor of our downtown office.
— Tom Vasquez (@TVasquez)
11:57 Fans filling Safeco Field
Safeco Field filling up quickly. Get LOUDER!
— Kevin Williams (@giftedlosers)
11:55 Skittles
Skittles family waiting for a bus to
— David Ham (@Ham³ÉÈËXÕ¾7)
11:52 Marshawn Lynch will be throwing Skittles from front of truck. Parade finally underway!
11:49 ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ Radio’s Brandi Kruse reports counting people “65 deep” in Pioneer Square. People from Alaska, Canada, Atlanta, Vermont and more.
11:47 Washington National Guard trying to get everyone going. Will transport some of the team. 710 ESPN’s Brock Huard chastised for calling their Humvees “dumptrucks.”
The has just boarded aboard a humvee for down Seattle.
— WA National Guard (@wa_natl_guard)
11:44 Clearly the estimate of 300-500,00 people was vastly under.
The 12's are showing their support outside Fire Headquarters.
— Seattle Fire Dept (@SeattleFire)
11:41 Gallery: We’re compiling the best pictures from the Seahawks Super Bowl celebration in our special gallery Great shots on a picture perfect day.
11:38 Coach Pete Carroll is ready to go
Just about to kick off the parade!! The are out in full force on this beautiful day for a celebration!!!
— Pete Carroll (@PeteCarroll)
11:35 Ferry passengers still waiting to get across Puget Sound. WSF reports 1-2 boat waits for walk on passengers as well. Passengers tell us it is unprecedented.
11:34 Seahawks in the house. Almost time!
Loading onto vehicles. Parade to begin shortly
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks)
11:32 Ready to roll
WSP motor units are attempting to keep the crowds off the streets.
— Trooper Chris Webb (@wspd2pio)
11:30 Russell Wilson has arrived
There's RT : Hey – Russell Wilson is loaded and ready.
— Jenni GoHawks (@jennihogan)
11:26 It’s getting crazy out there!
Oh boy…RT : dude in boxers socks & sandals streaking past SPD. “
— 710 ESPN Seattle (@710ESPNSeattle)
11:23 Team buses have finally made it to the start of the parade route. Things should get underway soon, but based on the crowd it’s definitely going to take far longer than originally planned.
11:18 The Seattle Department of Transportation shares a photo that really shows the scale of interest in this event.
11:06 Skittles offers its congratulations to the Seahawks and the 12th Man.
Parade the Rainbow. Taste the Rainbow.
— Skittles (@Skittles)
11:04 The City of Seattle is reminding 12th Man fans they should keep their distance from the parade vehicles for everyone’s safety.
Remember when the parade starts, pls don't apprach the vehicles.
— City of Seattle (@CityofSeattle)
11:01 “This is a madhouse unlike I have ever seen,” says Dori Monson, broadcasting live from CenturyLink Field. Listen live.
11:00 Fans are ready to cheer on their Seattle Seahawks. Check out more photos from the parade.
10:58 ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ Radio’s Dori Monson and 710 ESPN’s Brock Huard take over the broadcasts on 97.3 ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ FM and 710 ESPN as the parade begins. Listen live.
10:55 710 ESPN’s Jessamyn McIntyre notes the score from the Seahawks Super Bowl win is displayed on CenturyLink scoreboard.
Final score of proudly displayed on the scoreboard at Century Link
— Jessamyn McIntyre (@JessamynESPN)
10:53 WSDOT spots some fancy buses getting a police escort to the action.
Hmm….wonder who might be in these charter buses getting a police escort WB on I-90?
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic)
10:51 Keep safe out there 12th Man.
Keep it along parade route. Fans should stay on the sidewalks-when it comes to parade vehicles you
— City of Seattle (@CityofSeattle)
10:44 A Seahawks fan from Atlanta tells ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ Radio’s Brandi Kruse he spent $700 on a ticket to see the parade. .
10:39 Check live traffic cams for current conditions. WSDOT says Seattle/Bremerton ferry is a two boat wait. Seattle/Bainbridge is one boat wait for walk-on passengers.
10:36 Things look pretty great at CenturyLink Field as Seattle prepares to celebrate its Seahawks.
It's a picture perfect day inside for the biggest celebration in Seattle's history!
— 710 ESPN Seattle (@710ESPNSeattle)
10:34 Report: Traffic is backed up on 15th Ave. NW all the way from downtown past Ballard high school.
10:23 SEA-HAWKS rally chant begins at FX McRory’s. Listen as ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ Radio’s Tom and Curley broadcast live from FX McRory’s.
10:15 Celebrate Super Bowl XLVIII! Relive the Seahawks Super Bowl win with the best moments called by Steve Raible. Listen now.
10:10 710 ESPN Seattle captures a pic as fans start flowing into CenturyLink Field.
The fans are streaming in to right now!
— 710 ESPN Seattle (@710ESPNSeattle)
9:58 Len Brandt sends in a cute pic of Seahawks fans ready to greet the team.
9:55 Boeing says to look for the Seahawks 747-8 doing a flyover at today’s event.
9:50 Seattle Police are encouraging everyone to stay safe on sidewalks and stay off the streets. SPD’s Mark Jamieson joins Seattle’s Morning News with tips. .
9:48 Crowds around Westlake Park in downtown Seattle are beginning to thicken.
We love ! View of the waiting for the Parade at 4th & Pine!
— Seattle Monorail (@SeattleMonorail)
9:37 Parking lots in downtown Seattle are filling up. .
9:35 Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn gives ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ Radio’s Morning News the lowdown on kids missing school for the Seahawks parade. .
9:31 There’s quite a wait at the West Seattle water taxi.
9:27 710 ESPN Seattle’s Brady Henderson is at CenturyLink watching the setup begin.
Stage is being set at CenturyLink Field for the conclusion of the ' championship parade.
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson)
9:24 Governor Inslee calls for moment of loudness at 12:12. Get ready 12th Man.
Where will you be at 12:12 this afternoon? It’s the official moment of LOUDNESS.
— Governor Inslee (@GovInslee)
9:22 Crowds of Seahawks fans are already waiting outside of CenturyLink Field.
Already a huge line getting into for the Championship Rally
— 710 ESPN Seattle (@710ESPNSeattle)
9:18 Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll’s morning greeting to the 12th Man.
Time to party today ! World Champions!! Can't wait to celebrate with you all… Be safe and let's have a blast!
— Pete Carroll (@PeteCarroll)
9:14 ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ Radio’s Tim Haeck is live down at the parade route. Check out the photos he’s sent in so far.
9:09 ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ Radio’s Tom and Curley Show are broadcasting live from FX McRory’s. .
9:06 There are huge walk-on ferry lines in Bremerton.
Bremerton ferry line is five blocks long. This crowd's waiting for the 945 boat. Might not make it.
— Tacoma News Tribune (@thenewstribune)
9:02 It’s been 35 years since fans lined the streets of downtown Seattle to honor the NBA champion SuperSonics. And all these years later, the memory remains strong for former Sonic Wally Walker. Read his account of Seattle’s last championship parade.
8:55 WSDOT’s recommendation for ferry travelers this morning.
Pro Ferry Tip: Bainbridge is better than Bremerton right now.
— Washington State DOT (@wsdot)
8:48 Colorado Department of Transportation sends a message to WSDOT.
Shout out from our classy new transpo friend RT: ' We're soooo jealous right now. Congrats to you & the !
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic)
8:45 A Seahawks fan bus makes its way to the celebration on I-5.
8:39: A train packed with Seahawks fans takes off from Mt. Baker.
8:37 Listen to 97.3 ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ FM or for updates from the parade and your latest traffic info. Check live traffic cams here.
8:30 The West Seattle water taxi is experiencing heavy traffic.
Long line for Water Taxi: 8:15 full w/50 left @ dock, says our crew. No street parking left. 8:45 next run, then 9:30
— West Seattle Blog (@westseattleblog)
8:25 WSDOT tweets already sounding a little concerned about what is to come.
If you're following along today, folks are using both and , and possibly later,
— Washington State DOT (@wsdot)
8:22 Driving into Seattle? for real-time info on where and how many parking spots are left in lots and garages.
8:16 Seattle has always loved a parade says Seattle historian Feliks Banel. Take a look back at Seattle’s past parade highlights.
8:15 Seattle City Councilmember Sally Clark says the crowd hours before the parade start is already beating one of city’s biggest annual parades.
8:15am and this is already bigger than the Seafair Torchlight crowd.
— Sally Clark (@sallyjclark)
8:09 A panoramic view of Westlake Park via MyNorthwest.com reader Brad:
8:05 Another parade-going 12th Man fans via ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ reporter Tim Haeck:
7:53 The overflow viewing area at Safeco Field is at capacity. Best get to a spot along the parade route soon.
7:48
Gov. proclaims ‘moment of loudness’ for Seahawks
… and it will happen at 12:12!! Here are the details.
7:46 With crowds like this, maybe it will be easier to keep warm!
Here's a look at some of the crowd near CenturyLink.
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic)
7:45 Uh-oh … think about adjusting your plans if you had been thinking about taking the Sounder train into Seattle this morning.
Ouch. is encouraging you to take busses to Seattle because the trains are so packed
— ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ Radio Traffic (@³ÉÈËXÕ¾Traffic)
7:43 Seattle cops weren’t allowed to take the day off today – everyone is on duty! And apparently … even Bellevue PD is coming in to help:
Bellevue PD crowd control team headed over to Seattle to assist in the Seahawk Parade. Enjoy and stay warm!
— Bellevue Police PIO (@BvuePD)
7:40 The Seahawks are bigger than the Beatles? Dave Ross explains …
7:35 Expect a wait if you’re trying to commute in for the parade:
MT : Long lines for bus at IssaquahTC @ 7am. Every bus leaves full w some waiting for next one.
— King County Metro (@kcmetrobus)
7:33 This is awesome!
yes! My GM rented a bus to take us all to the parade! Thank you, !
— Rebecca Rowland (@rebeccalrowland)
7:26 This is what the weather looks like right now:
7:18 Here are some things you should know about traffic if you’re coming in for the parade today …
Expect traffic delays ahead of Seahawks parade
7:15 Curbside seats are going fast!
Already getting packed at 4th and Olive!! Those curbside spots are going fast!!
— seattledot (@seattledot)
6:53:
We just got this photo via the app from Cathy: Sounder Trains are packed with the 12th Man!
— ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ Radio 97.3 FM (@³ÉÈËXÕ¾Radio)
6:48 The City of Seattle offered some tips about today’s parade:
Get ready to with some of these tips from the
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks)
6:38
Tim Haeck is on the parade route where people are already staking their spots. Here's one 12th Woman he spotted:
— MyNorthwest.com (@Mynorthwest)
6:35 If you want to get a spot on the parade route – the sooner the better. There are plenty of people already getting ready for the big event at 11: a.m.
6:32 Still need details about today’s parade? Visit this page to get complete details –> Stage set for Seahawks parade, party