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Kenneth Walker III and Sam Darnold celebrated their Super Bowl LX victory at Disneyland

The Super Bowl LX MVP and the Seahawks quarterback led the traditional celebration after defeating the Patriots

Kenneth Walker III and Sam Darnold celebrated their Super Bowl LX victory at Disneyland
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Running back Kenneth Walker III, named Super Bowl LX MVP, and quarterback Sam Darnold were the stars of the traditional parade at Disneyland celebrating the Seattle Seahawks' championship win over the New England Patriots in the NFL.

Both players participated. this Monday in the annual celebration that brings together Super Bowl stars with thousands of fans at the Southern California theme park, a tradition that has become a symbol of success in the league.

Kenneth Walker III, MVP of Super Bowl LX, leads the celebration

Kenneth Walker III, named MVP of Super Bowl LX, was key to the Seahawks' 29-13 victory thanks to a dominant performance with 135 rushing yards, which set the pace of the decisive game played on Sunday.

During the visit to Disneyland, the running back was accompanied by Sam Darnold, who also shone in the title game by throwing for 202 yards and a touchdown, solidifying himself as a fundamental piece in Seattle's championship.

Tour of the attractions and ovation from the fans

Walker and Darnold took advantage of the day to enjoy several iconic park attractions. They were seen relaxing at the popular "Mad Hatter's Party," inspired by the Mad Hatter's tea party scene from Alice in Wonderland, where 18 giant teacups spin continuously.

Afterward, they toured Disneyland aboard a Seahawks-themed float, accompanied by Mickey Mouse, as dozens of fans cheered and celebrated the franchise's new title.

The Origin of the Disneyland Super Bowl Parade Tradition

The tradition of the Super Bowl MVP celebrating with a parade at Disneyland began in 1987, when Phil Simms, quarterback for the New York Giants and MVP of Super Bowl XXI, responded after receiving his award: "I'm going to Disneyland."

Since then, The phrase and the parade became an inseparable ritual of the NFL championship.

Pandemic, return,and the stars who followed the ritual

The parade was interrupted in 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, preventing Tom Brady, that year's MVP, and Rob Gronkowski from attending the game after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' victory in Super Bowl LV.

The celebration returned in 2022, with the presence of Cooper Kupp, Matthew Stafford, and Aaron Donald, champions with the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI.

In the following two years, the parade was led by Patrick Mahomes, MVP of Super Bowls LVII and LVIII. Last year, Jalen Hurts, champion with the Philadelphia Eagles and MVP of Super Bowl LIX, also enjoyed the celebration at Disneyland. Seattle prepares for the grand championship parade. The Seattle Seahawks' celebrations will continue this Wednesday with the official championship parade in Seattle, an event expected to draw around one million people, marking the end of a historic season for the franchise.

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