Superbowl 43 Champion Pittsburgh Steelers Parade and Celebration – February 2009

February 4th, 2009
 
 
 

Just as we did for Superbowl 40, my wife and I drove up from Raleigh, North Carolina to watch the Steelers win the Superbowl. The celebration downtown after the win was not as festive as 2006, primarily because the police had almost all the streets closed off. Oakland or the South Side would have been the place to be. On to the mix of pictures:

Welcome to Pittsburgh, Home of the Super Bowl Champions for the Sixth time.
Welcome to Pittsburgh, Home of the Super Bowl Champions for the Sixth time.
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The strip district on the eve of the Super Bowl Parade.
The strip district on the eve of the Super Bowl Parade.
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Steeler fans celebrate the night of the Superbowl 43 win.
Steeler fans celebrate the night of the Superbowl 43 win.
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Standing out of the sunroof was the popular way to go.
Standing out of the sunroof was the popular way to go.
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Pittsburghers pile up to get a view of the Champs.
Pittsburghers pile up to get a view of the Champs.
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Go Steelers!
Go Steelers!
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Flurries didn't keep the 350,000 people away.
Flurries didn’t keep the 350,000 people away.
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Stop lights provided a higher vantage point for some.
Stop lights provided a higher vantage point for some.
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Crowd gathers on Grant Street downtown Pittsburgh.
Crowd gathers on Grant Street downtown Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin waves to the crowd.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin waves to the crowd.
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QB Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and Charlie Batch document the parade.
QB Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and Charlie Batch document the parade.
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Hines Ward takes in the sights.
Hines Ward takes in the sights.
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Willie Parker.
Willie Parker.
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Brett Keisel shows "Six"
Brett Keisel shows “Six”
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Troy Polamalu
Troy Polamalu
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Mewelde Moore
Mewelde Moore
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Chris Kemoeatu
Chris Kemoeatu
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Deshea Townsend
Deshea Townsend
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Steelers owner Dan Rooney opts to keep warm in the car
Steelers owner Dan Rooney opts to keep warm in the car
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Crowd reflects in the tuba
Crowd reflects in the tuba
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James Farrior
James Farrior
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US Steel Building towers over the Superbowl parade
US Steel Building towers over the Superbowl parade
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Steeler fan tree
Steeler fan tree
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Another Steeler fan tree
Another Steeler fan tree
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Distant glimpse of the Lombardi Trophy
Distant glimpse of the Lombardi Trophy
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Pittsburgh Police motorcycles
Pittsburgh Police motorcycles
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Fans head home after the parade.
Fans head home after the parade.
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One Oliver, PPG, CNG, Highmark from the Strip.
One Oliver, PPG, CNG, Highmark from the Strip.
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Towers of Gateway Center among the onlookers
Towers of Gateway Center among the onlookers
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Another post-win celebratory shot
Another post-win celebratory shot
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The frozen Allegheny and the Pittsburgh skyline on the day of the parade.
The frozen Allegheny and the Pittsburgh skyline on the day of the parade.
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More post-win celebration.
More post-win celebration.
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Fisheye on Grant Street.
Fisheye on Grant Street.
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Sunset.
Sunset.
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Cold Pittsburgh scene.
Cold Pittsburgh scene.
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Wider shot of the icy river.
Wider shot of the icy river.
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Silhouette of Trimont, Sixteenth Street Bridge
Silhouette of Trimont, Sixteenth Street Bridge
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The snowy North Shore
The snowy North Shore
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Goodnight from the City of Champions
Goodnight from the City of Champions
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Superbowl 43 Champion Pittsburgh Steelers Parade and Celebration – February 2009
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  • Tom Fodi

    I’ll be the first to say it….simply breath taking. As an amateur photographer living in the burgh, your work is quite an inspiration. Good work.

  • Dugdog

    Woot! Rockin!

  • rory

    GREAT PHOTOS

  • Reba

    I’ve been waiting for these pictures! Great job! What a wonderful reception for our guys…..I wish I could have been home to see it.

  • http://www.breakupcardsonline.com Eric Matthews

    I know you were going to take shots of the parade. Wow, you have captured some amazing images. You undoubtedly are the best.

  • Derek

    I was there! I was there!

  • Tampaman

    As a transplanted ‘burgher, I have never relinquished by loyalty to our Steelers. Great pictures. Brought back lots of good memories.

  • Kevin

    A long time ago left the Burgh at 18 yrs old at the behest of a benevolent Uncle (Sam)..circumstances and oppurtunity & life precluded a return for residence (visited Mum & relatives mucho, mucho) have had the occasion to meet many Pittsburgh Diaspora in my travels & various residences through out the years, and to a person, the Pittsburghers living in the hinterlands, do not think of themselves as EX Pittsburghers…..just Burghers/Yinzers living in a place other than the Garden Spot of the Alleghenies….its a Burgh Thing…GO STEELERS/BEAT EM BUC (some day, again)

  • Marilyn

    Great photos. Made me “homesick”. Left the burgh 34 years ago. Still have family there and visit occasionally. There has been a Steeler base everywhere we have lived. Now our son is passing on his “heritage”. It’s in the blood, ya know???

    Thanks!

  • Harry

    I have to stop going to this site; everytime I end up all teary-eyed, missing home.

  • Susan

    When asked where I live, my response is always “I live in Pittsburgh, I am just temporarily residing in Holly Springs, NC”. SIX of us traveled up to watch the game at home and attend the parade. I guess next year we’ll need to have SEVEN! Your photos make me feel like I’m back at the parade. Keep up the great work.

  • Cathie

    great job!!!! Still a Steeler fan in New Zealand!!!!!

  • Lauren

    i’m in the 10th picture! (the one with Tomlin in it!)

  • http://www.morningstarchiro.com Kitty Gray

    Once a Pittsburgher, always a Pittsburgher! Living in Minnesota for the past 21 years, the ‘Burgh will ALWAYS be home.

    Thank you for the awesome pictures.

  • http://eadger@comcast.com Eugene Adger

    Thak you for the photo’s . I’ve been in the south for 25 yrs. I love to go back home to see all you’r photo’s live ever two years . if you have some of the older photo’s of the three rivers I would love to purchus, ( buy) . HOW DO ipass you photps on? or download. thank you .

  • Gary

    Amazing work! Cant wait to see the pictures you take after the Stanley Cup Parade!!

  • john

    HEY YINZ GUYS CAN YOU KEEP IT DOWN IM HERE IN PHILLY NOW AND YOU’RE MAKIN THE EAGLES FANS ROOT FOR BASEBALL TO START LOVE MY BURGH

  • Larry

    Once again, great work.

  • chris

    ATTENTION ALL PITTSBURGH TRANSPLANTS: If you are homesick and want to be close to home. Log on to http://www.kdkaradio.com between 6 and 9 am., and listen to the morning show streaming live on the internet. It contains national, international, and local news, but most importantly, they throw in all the stories that make Pitsburgh, Pittsburgh. It’s the next best thing to Matt’s work or going home to visit!!!

    Peace

  • Dana

    As a Pittsburgher living in southcentral PA, THANKS for the pictures!!!!!

  • Super Dave

    Thanks again Matt !! Awesome pics !!! Go Stillers !!!

  • Lauren

    Are you photos available for purchase? I’m from Squirrel Hill and now live in Charlotte, NC. I’m creating a “Pittsburgh” room in my house and would love to have some of your photos framed! Thanks!

  • nacy

    omg wat a steeler nation

  • Teresa

    MAN DIZ IZ DA TEAM RITE HUR!!!

  • ibleedblackNgoldfever

    oh how Steeler Nation keeps growing. I love the Steelers with every peice of my heart. I BLEED BLACK AND GOLD> good luck steelers this year (09-10), go get another superbowl win!! YEAH

  • http://google Desirez Crews

    I love the steelers and Dashea Townsend. I got a picture with him at the car show in Pitt. he is so fine…… I was there 1/23/10.

  • http://facebook Michael

    Been away for long time but always a Steeler fan. Way to go!!!!

  • Stb_Steeler

    Awesome pics….. I took off work that day to watch the parade…sorry boss, nothin comes between me an the Steelers!
    STEELERS 4 EVER

  • http://pittsburghskyline.com YVETTE GANT

    IT REALLY BRINGS BACK THE POSITIVE ENERGY AND EXCITEMENT. I KNOW THAT ITS’ GOING 2 HAPPEN AGAIN.
    THE CITY WILL BURST WITH JUBILATION AND THE STEELER NATION WILL RISE!