Love for the Philadelphia Eagles is etched into stone — literally. Before the Super Bowl, The Daily Pennsylvanian traversed Broad Street to document pillars of sports culture in Philadelphia. From seas of green jerseys overflowing dive bars to the E-A-G-L-E-S chant echoing through the city, Philadelphia was nothing short of energetic on Super Bowl Sunday.

From the rooftop lounge of Harnwell College House, it was an ice-cold, seemingly normal Sunday afternoon in February. 

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Tall, bear-shaped plants lingered blissfully in front of City Hall, awaiting the big game in their favorite Eagles merchandise.

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Remnants of the Eagles rested on street corners and in windows. As game time neared, the city’s energy grew, and crowds of fans flooded into bars many hours before the long-awaited matchup. 

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After the Eagles beat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII, the famous World Champions mural was inscribed in downtown Philadelphia. The 2,500 square foot mural may have a twin soon. 

More than Eagles memorabilia, “temporary police regulation” signs and barricades lined the streets as the Philadelphia Police Department geared up for what they hoped would be a celebration on Broad Street.

Spray-painted murals overtook the walls in downtown Philadelphia. After dominating the Chiefs, Eagles quarterback, Jalen Hurts, was deemed the Most Valuable Player in Super Bowl LIX. 

Though the Kansas City Chiefs’ defense kept Eagles running back Saquon Barkley quiet during the Super Bowl, he was nothing but dominant throughout the regular season. 

As the sun sank beneath the horizon, imagery of the Eagles hunting for victory floated on the walls of Broad Street.

After the Eagles beat the Washington Commanders to win the NFC Championship, a midnight green eagle hauntingly perched on a football was brushed in the intersection of Alter Street and Broad Street. It looked toward a Super Bowl LIX victory. 

As the night approached fans settled in restaurants and downtown bars, the Philadelphia Police Department continued preparing for what would be a hectic night. The Eagles prevailed, preventing a Chiefs three-peat. The energy, murals, posters, fans, and everything in between helped make that possible.