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Eagles fans paint the town green

Green Eagles flags and banners competed with red and pink Valentine’s Day decor on many Philadelphia blocks Sunday, as fans ran to the store for last-minute snacks and drinks before the Super Bowl kickoff.

As for any holiday, Philadelphians utilized their street-facing windows, creating displays to alert passersby of their team spirit.

A blow-up Eagles decoration in Wissinoming.Jack Tomczuk

At least a couple of brave residents flew Kansas City Chiefs flags outside their home, but they were far outnumbered. “It’s a Philly Thing” – the slogan of this year’s playoff run – decorations were popular, as were window hangings and signs that have been in use for years, if not decades.

Eagles decorations in Port Richmond

Michelle Cifelli recycled some gear from the Eagles’ last Super Bowl, in 2018, to adorn her Tacony house. Family members began arriving before noon for the big game.

“I am so excited,” Cifelli said. “I feel really good.”

House decorated with Eagles gear in Tacony. Jack Tomczuk
Eagles decorations in Port Richmond
Eagles decorations in Port Richmond
An Eagles-themed bus parked in Port Richmond. Jack Tomczuk
Eagles decorations in Port Richmond
Eagles decorations in Port Richmond
Jack Tomczuk

Jack Tomczuk is a Philadelphia native who started as a news reporter for Metro in March 2020 (just a couple days before COVID hit). Previously, he wrote for the Northeast Times, The Sun newspapers in Burlington and Camden counties and the Press of Atlantic City.

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