Eagles star Saquon Barkley ready to embrace loyal fan base during Super Bowl parade: 'Expecting a party'

Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley talks about his expectations for the Super Bowl parade at Raising Cane's.

Saquon Barkley had just finished up his rookie season with the New York Giants and wasn’t at all focused on the Philadelphia Eagles’ first-ever Super Bowl victory parade in the City of Brotherly Love in February 2019. 

Seven years later, Barkley was a catalyst in the Eagles beating the Kansas City Chiefs to win Sunday's Super Bowl in his first year with the franchise. And he'll be one of the players every fan in the streets of Philadelphia wants to see during Friday's parade.

The parade, which kicks off at 11 a.m. ET at the Sports Complex and ends with a ceremony on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, is expected to be even bigger than the parade in February 2019, when Jason Kelce entertained a crowd in a Mummers costume.

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Eagles fans cheering for Saquon Barkley and Raising Cane's founder Todd Graves in Trevose, Pa., Feb. 13, 2025. (Raising Cane's)

Barkley got a small taste of what to expect Friday when he made an appearance Thursday at Raising Cane’s in Trevose, Pennsylvania, alongside the chicken chain’s founder, Todd Graves. Eagles fans were lined up as early as 5 a.m. to see and thank Barkley for bringing the Lombardi Trophy back to the city. 

Speaking with reporters, Barkley acknowledged he wasn't sure what to expect as he travels around Philadelphia, but he knows it’ll be a party to remember. 

"Philly fans have been amazing all year round," said Barkley, AP Offensive Player of the Year after rushing for 2,000 yards in 2024. "Just the love and support they have for this team. This city truly buys into this team, and you could see it out there