PITTSBURGH — A crowd of Philadelphia Eagles fans rushed to the streets of Pittsburgh to celebrate a Super Bowl Victory against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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The University of Pittsburgh sent an alert at 10:28 p.m. saying the people had gathered at the 3700 block of Forbes Avenue.
Former Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto shared a photo of the area showing Philadelphia Eagles fans celebrating. This comes after the Eagles dominated the Chiefs for a Super Bowl victory 40-22.
This is PITTSBURGH’s University neighborhood Oakland (Carlow, Pitt & CMU) right now. Lots of Philly students celebrating their Iggles. Enjoy. Obey the Law. Stay of the light poles. pic.twitter.com/UQDtHuJuRl
— bill peduto (@billpeduto) February 10, 2025
He reminded encouraged the fans to enjoy their fun but to be sure to follow the law.
At 10:32 p.m. Pittsburgh Police shut Forbes Avenue down at Atwood Street.
The crowd moved down Forbes Avenue to Bigelow Boulevard at 10:41 p.m. In response, police closed Bigelow Blvd was closed between Forbes Avenue and Fifth Avenue.
South Bouquet Street was closed at 11:04 p.m. between Forbes Avenue and Fifth Avenue.
Pitt Police said Forbes Avenue reopened at 11:24 p.m.
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