Since all I've ever heard anyone talk about since moving to Philly three years ago was "a parade down Broad Street," I figured once one actually happened I'd better go. So Friday I joined my wife and her family at the Phillies' championship parade.
It was quite a scene- over 2 million people in attendance throughout the parade route, and another 50,000 each in a pair of rallies at Lincoln Financial Field and Citizen's Bank Park. Chase Utley created a "scandal" by proclaiming "world fucking champions!" in the televised rally, but the crowd in person seemed to like it.
Other highlights- Pat Burrell got to ride in the lead float, pulled by Budweiser Clydesdales, though I'm not sure why. Scott Eyre pointed at my 1-year-old nephew. Mayor Michael Nutter held up the World Series trophy throughout the day. And Charlie Manuel seemed to be the only person there wearing a suit.
Will Philly ever be the same? I'm sure it will be. But WIP is so different all of a sudden- everyone's so happy!
Posted by Stephen Silver at November 2, 2008 06:43 PMWhere mummers there?
Posted by: A at November 2, 2008 08:54 PMExcept that I'm sure 89% of WIP callers were bitching about the Eagles inability to get into the end zone in Seattle yesterday (down from the usual 90% Eagles bitching).
Posted by: LilB at November 3, 2008 04:06 PM