Hatboro Ready For Eagles Super Bowl Victory Celebration

HATBORO, PA —Residents love to celebrate on York Road when a Philadelphia sports team wins. It's happened over the years going back to Stanley Cup victories in 1974 and two weeks ago when the Philadelphia Eagles won the NFC Championship Game.

With the Birds playing in Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, fans are hoping for another victory and another celebration on the streets of Hatboro.

And the Hatboro Borough Police Department is prepared for it.

Police Chief Mark D. Ruegg said the police department and its public safety partners have plans that include placing additional police officers on duty in the business district.

"Dating back to the 1970s, Hatboro's York Road Business District has been known for large celebrations following championship wins of Philadelphia sports franchises," Ruegg said. "While many of these spontaneous events have been largely peaceful, there have been occasions when unruly individuals have engaged in behaviors that have led to property damage."

As a precaution, Ruegg is recommending that business and property owners secure any items they may own outside of their businesses.

For example, police recommend removing any moveable items such as sign boards, private trash containers, and unsecured furniture from the sidewalks to a location inside your business before Sunday night.

Any establishments that are licensed to serve alcoholic beverages should have adequate staffing on duty to prevent customers from leaving their respective businesses with open containers of alcoholic beverages, especially bottles and cans, police said.

"With your assistance, we hope to make any celebration that may occur safe for all. We wish all of you a safe and prosperous 2025. Thank you for your cooperation and GO BIRDS!!!!!" Ruegg said.