SEATTLE — The Emerald City is ready to paint the town exhilarating shades of Action Green and College Navy this Wednesday as Seattle finalizes preparations for the massive victory parade celebrating the Seahawks' decisive 29-13 triumph over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX.

Fresh off a flight from Santa Clara and a magical post-game celebration at Disneyland, Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III and redemption-arc hero Sam Darnold are back in the Pacific Northwest, bringing the Vince Lombardi Trophy home to the 12s. For a city that has waited over a decade for this moment, the atmosphere is electric, with city officials expecting hundreds of thousands of fans to line the streets for a celebration that promises to rival the legendary gathering of 2014.

Parade Schedule and Route Details

The victory procession is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. PT on Wednesday, February 11. Unlike the 2014 parade which flowed south toward the stadium, this year's route will head north, symbolizing the team's upward trajectory under head coach Mike Macdonald.

The parade will kick off at 4th Avenue South and South Washington Street, right near Lumen Field. From there, the convoy of players, coaches, and the Sea Gals will travel north through the heart of downtown along 4th Avenue, concluding at Cedar Street near the Seattle Center and Space Needle.

Key Logistics for Fans:

  • Start Time: 11:00 a.m. PT
  • Trophy Presentation: A private televised ceremony will take place inside Lumen Field at 10:00 a.m. before the motorcade exits the stadium.
  • Traffic Alert: 4th Avenue will close to traffic starting at 9:00 a.m. Fans are strongly encouraged to use the Light Rail, which will be running on a special game-day schedule to accommodate the crush of 12s.

Kenneth Walker III: A Historic MVP Performance

The spotlight Wednesday will firmly be on running back Kenneth Walker III, whose explosive performance at Levi's Stadium etched his name into NFL history. Rushing for key touchdowns and controlling the clock in the fourth quarter, Walker became the first running back to be named Super Bowl MVP in 28 years—a drought dating back to Terrell Davis in 1998.

Walker's dominance was the engine of the Seahawks' offense, allowing Seattle to control the tempo and keep the Patriots' defense on its heels. "We did this for every fan back in Seattle," Walker told reporters at Disneyland yesterday. "The energy the 12s gave us all year... this trophy is as much theirs as it is ours."

The Redemption of Sam Darnold

Perhaps the most compelling storyline of Super Bowl LX is the resurrection of Sam Darnold's career. Written off by many critics and bouncing between teams like the Jets, Panthers, 49ers, and Vikings, Darnold found his home—and his confidence—in Seattle's system.

Against the Patriots, Darnold played a clean, efficient game, avoiding turnovers and making critical throws to extend drives. His journey from "seeing ghosts" early in his career to hoisting the Lombardi Trophy is a testament to resilience. Wednesday's parade will be a coronation for a quarterback who refused to let his early struggles define his legacy.

"The Dark Side" Defense Rises

While the offense put up the points, it was the suffocating defense—affectionately dubbed "The Dark Side"—that sealed the victory. Channeling the spirit of the "Legion of Boom" but forging their own identity, this unit terrorized the Patriots' offense all evening.

Led by the ferocious play of Devon Witherspoon (nicknamed "Darth Maul" by teammates) and the veteran presence of DeMarcus Lawrence, the defense held New England to just 13 points, completely shutting them out in the pivotal third quarter. The "Dark Side" moniker has taken over Seattle, with fans already sporting black-and-neon merchandise that is expected to dominate the visual landscape of the parade route tomorrow.

Exorcising the Ghosts of Super Bowl XLIX

For many older fans, this victory is sweeter because of the opponent. Defeating the New England Patriots 29-13 served as a poetic exorcism of the heartbreaking loss in Super Bowl XLIX eleven years ago. There was no goal-line interception this time—only a dominant, physical victory that left no doubt who the best team in the world is in 2026.

As the sun rises over the Puget Sound tomorrow, Seattle won't just be celebrating a championship; they'll be celebrating a new era of Seahawks football. Arrive early, wear your blue and green, and get ready to make some noise—the champions are home.