Pittsburgh Steelers Superbowl Celebration – February 2006

February 10th, 2006

The Saturday night before the superbowl, at 8PM, my girlfriend (now wife) and I decided that it would be a good idea to drive back to my hometown (Washington, PA, about 25 miles south of Pittsburgh) from Raleigh, NC to watch the game on Sunday, and if we won, go into Pittsburgh to experience the celebration. Once we heard the parade was on Tuesday, I couldn’t pass up the chance to attend.


It was a very cold morning in the Burgh, with flashes of blue sky along with snow flurries.


The city was out in full force to celebrate our Steelers.


Hines wanted to get me on camera.

Ben Roethlisberger
Big Ben says hello.

Troy Polamalu
Puhlamalu…..Itss Polamalu:

Willie Parker
Fast Willie Parker.

Joey Porter
Joey Porter.

Casey Hampton
Casey Hampton, your average 330 pound guy. I high-fived him.


El yeah


Dick LeBeau and Ken Whisenhunt.


“Thanks.”

Bob O'Connor, 1944-2006
Bob O’Connor, 1944-2006


The Bus’ parents.


Fans scale a wall at Fort Duquesne at the Point.

Here’s bonus shots of the post-Superbowl celebration:


Hallowed ground the night of the XL win.


Ben’s house.

Welcome to Pittsburgh. Home of the World Champion Pittsburgh Steelers.

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17 Responses to “Pittsburgh Steelers Superbowl Celebration – February 2006”

  1. Tom Edelen wrote:
    February 11th, 2008 at 10:29 am

    Wow.! What a trip. Not a native but worked for Dravo Corp. and lived there four different times. Retired in North Carolina. Been to all fifty states and ten countries; nothing compares. Just went out and found a six pack of “Iron City”. Gona drink and review this again. Thanks, Matt Robinson for a trip home. Tom Edelen

  2. Cathy Best wrote:
    March 4th, 2008 at 6:55 pm

    Wow, incredible pics. I moved from PA in 1979 and have went back several times to visit family. I flew back for the superbowl and as anyone knows ain’t nothing like a Steeler fan. My husband is a photographer and really appreciates good photos. I have a room in my house that is totally devoted to the Steelers. I still have my original terrible towel. Thanks so much for the wonderful pics. Really miss the beautiful city of Pittsburgh. Living in Illinois when I talk people still know where I originated from, Pittsburgh.

    You made me smile! thanks again,
    Cathy Best

  3. Chuck Schmidt wrote:
    May 4th, 2008 at 4:43 am

    you should put your foros into a screen saver series. Great work.

  4. Jennifer wrote:
    June 17th, 2008 at 9:09 am

    Wow are those some Awesome pictures!! It gives me chills looking at those pictures, what a great Superbowl win, hope there is more to come!!

  5. dabronx wrote:
    July 15th, 2008 at 4:47 pm

    Haven’t been to Pittsb in many many yrs….looks great…go Steelers..Bucs…!!!!!

  6. Sharlene wrote:
    July 16th, 2008 at 4:49 pm

    You know, these photos brought back some wicked memories, and totally sent chills down my spine! What a time it was for our city!! Thanks for sharing these incredible pictures!

  7. Raheem Purnell wrote:
    November 10th, 2008 at 12:31 pm

    best city ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  8. Lisa wrote:
    November 20th, 2008 at 7:37 pm

    Beautiful Pittsburgh, city that I love! Thank you!

  9. Lexi wrote:
    December 13th, 2008 at 12:49 am

    WOW amazing pictures!! That was one of the best days of my life at the parade. It was freezing cold that day, but I wasn’t going to miss it for the world.

  10. Steelers girl wrote:
    January 3rd, 2009 at 6:08 pm

    Thanks for the great photos! I wasn’t able to make it to the parade and was looking at all the pics on the web I could during that time. A lot of your photos I had not seen before. Great job!

  11. Kayla B wrote:
    January 20th, 2009 at 9:45 am

    amazing shots. i would love to go there for the celebration if they were to win this year.
    maybe i can convince someone to bring me(as i have no car at the moment) ;D

  12. T. Hill wrote:
    January 22nd, 2009 at 1:55 pm

    Fantastic photos. Just got back from Pittsburgh a month ago. Grew up there. Going back next week to watch another superbowl with family and friends. I love it! Gooooo STEELERS!!! Gooooo BIG BEN!!!

  13. Chris from Cleveland wrote:
    January 22nd, 2009 at 11:21 pm

    I brought my brother and my wife from cleveland for this and I hope to be doing it again Tuesday Feb. 3rd 2009. I actually found us in one of these pics and would love to get a copy.

  14. Kat in DC wrote:
    January 30th, 2009 at 12:49 pm

    Thanks. These are great photos! I can’t wait to see the pictures of this year’s parade. The clock is ticking and I can barely contain my excitement waiting for Sunday! Go Steelers!!!!!

  15. sierra wrote:
    February 6th, 2009 at 12:42 pm

    wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwooooooooooooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!! what a game i thought it would never end a would u kno who likes honey

  16. Tom wrote:
    May 19th, 2009 at 11:16 am

    These are awesome Pictures of an awesome city and an awesome football team! I was right there for that parade marching in the parade!

  17. Joey wrote:
    September 5th, 2009 at 11:24 am

    I still love comming back to these photos!
    Thanks!!!


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