Philadelphia Eagles executive vice president and general manager Howie Roseman enjoys a cigar during the team’s NFL football Super Bowl 59 parade and celebration, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Philadelphia. He was injured when a thrown beer can hit his head. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Massive crowds have taken over Philadelphia Friday for the Eagles' Super Bowl parade. Why it matters: It's an all-day party to celebrate a team that captured the NFL franchise's second Lombardi Trophy — and the adoring hearts of fans across the world.

NEW ORLEANS, La (AP) — David J. Phillip has been based in Houston and has worked for The Associated Press for 32 years. He has been involved in robotics, both in development and operations, for 15 years. This was his 30th Super Bowl for the AP. Here is what he had to say about this extraordinary photo.