Recalling The Eagles Pep Rally Will Keep Hope Alive

by Sheila Turner-Hilliard

Photos courtesy of Sheila Turner-Hilliard

A trip to the Super Bowl calls for celebration, and although our beloved birds didn’t come home with a win, we did our best to send them soaring into the big game!

Media Borough was transformed into a sea of green on Sunday, February 5th, when thousands of local residents lined State Street in downtown Media for Delaware County’s Birds Pep Rally Parade.

Philadelphia Eagles fans gathered under sunny skies to enjoy the parade and pep rally that featured Kane Kalas, recording artist and son of the late legendary Philadelphia broadcaster Harry Kalas. Kane entertained the crowd from the steps of Spasso’s restaurant and also served as the parade emcee. Other entertainment featured the Mummers, school marching bands and local dance troupes. A long line of antique cars and local business vans

Free Posters were given out along the parade route and trucks also showed their support for our beloved birds with their fun and creative decorations.

Thank you to Media Borough for hosting the parade in Everyone’s Hometown, and to the Media Police and Fire Departments for keeping the community safe. A big thanks to the restaurants and businesses for opening their doors and to the thousands of residents who came out with their Eagles Gear to cheer on the birds and show their Philly Pride! N S