Seattle finally got its long-awaited Super Bowl celebration, and the city showed up in full force. After the Seahawks’ big win, the 12’s poured into the streets to celebrate, turning public spaces into spontaneous parties. While most of the festivities were joyful and good-natured, some fans took things a little too far, resulting in damage to several Seattle parks and historic structures.
In an Instagram post, the Seattle Parks Foundation acknowledged both the excitement of the night and its aftermath, writing:
We are so proud of our Seattle Seahawks for winning the Super Bowl! The 12’s had a lot of fun last night, and some of our public spaces and parks were damaged. We are hoping the 12’s will help our city recover – contribute $12 or more to ensure our city feels the love and remains beautiful! Donate for more memories in our public spaces.”
The organization is encouraging fans to channel their team spirit into a $12 donation, a playful nod to Seattle’s famously devoted fan base.
The Alliance for Pioneer Square echoed that request, sharing videos and photos on Instagram that showed fans climbing on historic structures in Pioneer Square immediately after the game, along with images of the resulting damage. Their post read:
We love seeing the 12’s come together to celebrate a monumental Seahawks win. Please consider donating $12 (or more!) to help support parks recovery, following damage to some of our public spaces… If you love Seattle as much as we do, help support Seattle Parks Foundation in keeping our city beautiful. Share this post to the 12’s in your life and help us get the word out!”
One of the most notable sites impacted was the historic Pioneer Square Pergola, which was damaged when fans climbed on top of the structure. According to the Alliance for Pioneer Square, several glass panels now need to be replaced. The Seattle Parks Foundation did not specify in its Instagram post or on its website which other public spaces and parks were damaged, or the full extent of the repairs needed.
For those looking to help, donations can be made through the Seattle Parks Foundation website. As of this writing, $4,808 of the organization’s $12,000 goal has been raised from 195 donations, with most contributors embracing the suggested $12 amount.