The national champion Villanova Wildcats shut down the city center of Philadelphia on Friday as they celebrated their 77-74 win over the North Carolina Tar Heels.
Despite temperatures that hovered in the mid-to-low 40s, countless fans lined the streets of downtown to honor the victorious Wildcats. It was the first championship parade in the City of Brotherly Love since the Philadelphia Phillies won the 2008 World Series.
Villanova found a proud alumnus among those in attendance:
One fan had another reason to celebrate, per Joe Zelonis on Twitter:
— Joe Zelonis (@joezelonis) April 8, 2016
Philly.