The Seattle Seahawks took to the streets of the city on Wednesday as the Super Bowl championship parade was staged, but local students faced discipline if they chose to attend
15:33 ET, 11 Feb 2026Updated 15:34 ET, 11 Feb 2026
Fans flocked to the streets to celebrate the Seahawks' Super Bowl win
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Fans flocked to the streets to celebrate the Seahawks' Super Bowl win(Image: Getty Images)
The Seattle Seahawks celebrated their Super Bowl title with a championship parade — but students were to be punished if they skipped school to attend.
On Sunday at Levi’s Stadium, the Seahawks crushed the New England Patriots to win Super Bowl LX. The NFC West franchise leaned on its tremendous defense to win 29-13, hurrying sophomore quarterback Drake Maye to stifle the Pats' offense throughout the contest.
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The parade took place on Wednesday, with the Seahawks driving around the streets of Seattle to celebrate their second championship with their fans. Players also gave speeches in the post-victory tradition for the Super Bowl winners.
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Players celebrated with the Vince Lombardi Trophy on an open-top bus tour featuring all players and coaching staff, with around 1 million fans reportedly attending. The Las Vegas Raiders even allowed Klint Kubiak to return to the team to celebrate the Super Bowl win, having already been announced as head coach this week.
However, schools in Seattle decided to do the polar opposite of Philadelphia.
The Seattle Public Schools (SPS) District unanimously decided not to allow children out of their classrooms for the Super Bowl parade. On top of that, those students who did skip out on school in order to attend the parade will be punished.
Any students who miss school and attend the parade will be recorded as an “unexcused absence.” This is because the district stated its schools will remain open with the normal early-release schedule.
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The Seahawks celebrated their Super Bowl championship win inside Lumen Field after parading around the streets
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The Seahawks celebrated their Super Bowl championship win inside Lumen Field after parading around the streets(Image: Getty Image)
Attendance policies will remain in effect, and parade attendance will not be considered an excused absence. The SPS has told families to plan ahead for any potential traffic or transit issues and effects, particularly near the parade route.
“Keeping schools open is an important part of maintaining stability, safety, and continuity for our students,” Fred Podesta, the SPS chief operating officer, stated. “For many families, schools provide not only learning, but also meals, transportation, specialized services, and trusted routines.
“Remaining open allows us to support students’ academic progress while ensuring essential services continue for those who rely on them.”
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Podesta added: “We encourage families to celebrate this historic moment in ways that work best for your household, while also helping us keep learning strong across the district. Thank you for your partnership and support as we balance celebration with our shared commitment to students.”
Last year, schools in Philadelphia had closed for the day to allow the city to celebrate their Super Bowl win. Despite the move from the schools board, around 1 million fans were reportedly around the city to see the Seahawks celebrate their first Super Bowl in 11 years.