>> parade day is here. good morning. >> reporter: it is 4:00 a.m., thursday, february 8. we're on a half-hour early to bring you the latest on the championship parade. >> local 6 is at broad and locust street up the parade route. hundreds of thousand are expected to cheeren the super bowl champs. >> some fans started camping out overnight. we have live team coverage this morning of what will be a massive event for the city. >> a lot of traffic

restrictions to tell you about, plus it's cold out there, david and karen. >> reporter: my car door was iced over. >> reporter: and then you got it open. there might be patchy ice we'll talk about that in a moment. the rain is gone there's a little bit of cloud cover left over we expect that to break up this morning, overall it's a sunny day for the championship parade. 28 in trenton. 29 in philadelphia. we're starting out on the cold side. 27 in allentown. 29 in wilmington, 31 degrees in millville. if you factor in the wind which is running in the low double digits. feels like 17 in trenton. 18 in philadelphia. 19 in wilmington, 16 in allentown and 21 in millville. a word to the wise if you are heading outside to and plan to attend the parade today. the rain is over, but temple is

below freezing that means icy patches on roads and sidewalks has developed. we should re-emerge with plenty of sunshine thoroughly. 10:00 a.m., 29 degrees. the parade temperature about 30. 31 around 3:00 p.m. 34 around 3:00 p.m. of course, the wind will be a factor running ten to 20 miles per hour. higher gusts at times. during the morning windchills in the teens, around 2:00 p.m. 24 degrees is what it will feel like. karen, we have precipitation coming in over the weekend, the next round is rain, not snow. i'll have the details coming up. >> reporter: glad to hear that, expect slick spots as you head, because the temperatures are freezing. you see the people walking out there already? they are getting there place at this hour, south philadelphia, south broad street at pattison avenue. this is where it begins at

11:00 a.m., here it is 4:00 a.m., already seeing people out there right now. of course the read street goes up broad street around city hall to the benjamin franklin parkway. as we look live over the parkway, open now, but scheduled to close completely at 5:00 a.m. it is expected to be open by tomorrow morning's rush. we'll talk about the closures coming up later. already people getting their spot right. the schuylkill expressway at south street. we're seeing the construction westbound toward the vine street expressway. we have the left lane blocked, eastbound is closed because of the construction that may lift at 5:00 a.m. the boulevard extension we can see traffic out here moving okay as you head towards the schuylkill expressway. in abington township tyson avenue we have an accident. without for the slick spots after yesterday's precipitation and today's below-freezing temperatures that could be an issue.

>> let's go outside to jeanette reyes along the championship parade route. >> jeanette it is freezing this morning, but diehard fans have been camped out all night. >> reporter: that's nothing, it's hardly been discussed. some of them have been out here as early as #9:00 a.m., not here, but closer to the ceremony at the museum of art. we were seeing people sleeping in their cars or making their way to the art museum to pick out there spot along the parade route, as well. all were wearing several layers of clothing and topped it off with an eagles jersey and hat in ation for the cold temperatures ahead for the hours we are spending dozens of carsre parked illegally. parking filled up on main street and neighborhoods. manyd on sidewalks and cu fire

city officials said parking restrictions will be enforced. we're seeing cars towed already treet.ularly along broad and i appears for was well worth the risk to get a close up look at the experience of a lifetime. take a listen to what people had to say. >> we came here before everybody else. that's the game plan. winning. >> it was cold not having a super bowl ring. it's not cold now, we won, baby! e-a-g-l-e-s! >> a couple of things to keep a straight face when you hear that. a couple of things to keep in mind layer up this morning, have a game plan with your friends and families if you come out this way, if anybody gets lost have a place to meet up. they have cell service equipment

put up but it could be spotty and make it difficult, but it should be a fun day ahead. >> if you get cold, do the eagles chant it seems to warm you up, that's the best advice right now. "action news" is live at the norristown transportation station in the suburbs. fans are getting ready to fill the train cars heading into center city for the parade. 50,000 special independence passes are sold out. >> i can catch the regional rail down there, i have my septa pass, if i can't do that, i'll pay the number to catch an uber. >> current weekly and monthly trans pass holders will be sands there's no guarantees of

you'll get on the train, but you canor line they are free. >> there will be transportation along the waterfront. fans have the option of walking across the ben franklin bridge riding a patco train or taking the river link ferry across the delaware river. people in the state of delaware are trying to get to the parade without the headache of driving. "action news" spoke with citywide limousine in wilmington. people are being asked to drop off in trent fortunate art museum. they are reminding them their vehicles can only get so close and fans will have to do walking. >> stay with "action news" all morning long our live coffer annual starts at 9:00 a.m. we'll be streaming the celebration live at 6abc.com. you can watch while you head down or waiting along the parade route that way you don't miss a moment. we have a lot more information

on the eagles parade playbook, including a map of the proud route, a list of rooted closures and parking restrictions and mass transit plans at 6abc.com/eagles parade. >> david i hrd you compare the conditions today to that of a chilly thanksgiving day parade. >> reporter: we've had thanksgiving day parades where the high is 34, that's what you have to do. sunshine will be aplenty. looking at storm tracker 6 live double scan no hint of last night's rain. sky6 live hd and penns landing everything is dry. of course, it is cold enough where you have to bundle up a bit as you head out. 29 degrees in philadelphia. winds out of the northeast at 14 feeling like 18 degrees. 27 in allentown right now, 26 degrees in reading. 29 degrees in wilmington, 28 in trenton icialgd -- i should say,

and 31 in millville. everyone looking at winds in the teens, reading eased back to 9. windchills in the teens across the region. cloud cover hanging in there a little bit. we expect it to break up. overall we're looking at mostly sunny skies for the parade. forecast for today, the wind ar. 12 to 20 miles per hour. gusting to higher than that at times. windchills in the 20s. 11:00 a.m., 30 degrees. 3:00 p.m., 34 that will be the high, windchills in the low to mid 20s. future tracker temperatures for you across the region up until the noon hour, 31 degrees in philadelphia. the northern and western suburbs in the 20s. around freezing down south. near the height of the afternoon heating mid 30s across the southern tier and holding on or about 30 for the high in allentown. 6:00 p.m. we're still on the

chilly side. parade tips multiple layers, hats and gloves, sunglasses not a bad idea, all the eagles gear i saw a million of you buying at the sports shops a couple of days ago. 31 in reading, 34 in trenton. 34 in wilmington, 36 in millville. down in cape may, getting up to 37. tomorrow, about 39 for the high, mostly cloudy skies, there will be a feature off to the north that could trigger a snow shower particularly up in places like the lehigh valley. the exclusive accuweather seven-day forecast, 34 today, sunny and brisk for the parade. head on down and enjoy yourself it will be bright and dry. snow showers on friday, cloudy and 39. saturday, milder, 51 degrees. later in the day and at night there's a chance of rain. sunday, unfortunately, it looks kind of dreary, gray skies and soaking rain at times, 52. we could wind up with one or two inches of rain between saturday night and sunday. monday, the sun returns high of 46. not too bad, a little above

average, valentine's day, wednesday, rain possible. we won't be snuggling close with the 52-degree high maybe under the umbrella. >> i'm going to stay on the couch and snuggled there. >> yeah, hon we're staying on the couch, tam told me too. >> senators reach a compromise to avert a government shut down. carson wentz will be filling in for mike pents after the parade. we're out here looking live on the schuylkill expressway at the boulevard, constructionin te co the crude up

4:13 a.m., sky6 live hd taking a live look at the portion of the parade route where the eagles will be heading up 15th street taking a left turn at love park as they prepare to head down the benjamin franklin parkway. a lot of places will not have the option of driving on them. you have to be ware as you head out in center city. >> it will be cold, you have to be ware. >> reporter: if you're out at 4:30 a.m., you're not alone. we see people huddles over here walking around well bundled. it's cold out there. we heard the wind against the car this morning. it's the frosty morning where your car might be encased in ice. this is eakens oval in front of the art museum. the roads will close at 5:00 a.m. you can travel around there now cars going by. early morning

otr 45 minutes it willshut down. a list of roa be closingwe'll bt 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. the benjamin franklin parkway numbered streets from 17th to 24th. spring garden between the parkway and 22nd. the ramp from the vine westbound to 22nd street. kelly drive between the parkway and strawberry mansion. mlk drive eakens oval and montgomery drive. if you're driving around 5:00 a.m. and not reopening until 6:00 p.m. a lot of road closures in the area. now you can head out super early. it is the time to do it. we have temperature well below freezing, watch for slick spots. in fact here in chester county we have an accident in brandywine township horseshoe pike a vehicle ran into a tree,

there were people injured at the scene. be careful as you head out early. you have to head out early if you're heading to the city for the parade. >> senators reached a bipartisan government deal to keep the budget going past midnight providing an extra $300 billion over the next two years. some are happy it does not addressmmigtion.y pelosi used a record-breaking speech of more than 8 hours to push for legislation for dreams undocumented immigrants who arrived in the country as children. rob porter resign after accusations made by his two wives. his former wives claims he gave her a black eye.

he has been romantically involved with white house communication director hope hicks. carson wentz is heading to washington, d.c. today. wentz will be a key. -- keynote speaker at the national prayer speaking. wentz will replace mike pence who is in south korea. keepsakes included memorabilia from the players, all of them have been feeling a love from the city and the fans. >> it's easy to forget how much the game means to people and h it affects their lives and how it brings everyone together. >> i'm enjoying the fans, they

are loving it, i'm happy to see everybody smiling. >> the players are on vacation until their first report date on april 16. >> saint johns pulled off another shocker villanova's and he knows. wildcats got within one point with 1:34 remaining. victory from the foul line. villanova is 9-2 on the season. >> for a freebie alert we have a list of free food and beer for eagles fans today. david. >> reporter: it's a chilly start across the region. right now we have temperatures in the 20s. 29 degrees in philadelphia. of course, the winds are already kicking around, look for windchills in the teens as you first step out. heading to the parade,

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>> 4 20e a.m., mobile -- 4:20 a.m., you see that someone turned from the left side of mobile 6 across from the right. don't do that, be nice to mobile 6. this is the way the eagles are heading up toward city hall as we prepare to celebrate the eagles super bowl championship. >> oh, my goodness, the day is final here. >> reporter: i know, and we love a parade don't we? >> we put on one every thanksgiving. >> reporter: and not for nothing, it is the best in the country. let's take a look outside right now and check the roads for you, we're looking live on the schuylkill expressway at the vine. construction has been blocking both lanes, at this point, eastbound traffic in imit -- exit for 30th street. vine street construction clear this morning.

mass transit that's a lot to talk about. septa subways, free, expect overcrowding. septa trolleys, you need a pass inbound in the morning, outbound servicing select stations not stopping everywhere. they are sold out, if you don't have that already you're out of luck, mr. murph. >> reporter: you'll have a lot of the company walking around the city. bundle up during the morning 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., we're looking at temperatures in the mid to upper 20s. high today 34. the evening commute about the freezing mark, there will be a wind knocking the windchills down to the low to mid 20s at the best of times this afternoon. if you're flying around from all the celebration today not too bad. you have all green aircraft no sign of precipitation, that

means no big delays at this hour. >> flu season has been in full swing. if you're heading down to be part of the parade crowd, take precautions to protect yourself. cdc say 14,000 people have been hospitalized since october. if you're parade-bound, bring along hand is sanitizer, and avd touching your nose, mouth and eyes, if you're sick stay with 6abc and watch the parade. red cross offers tips, dress for winter it will be cold and breezy. bundle up, hats, gloves and scarves. put away the cute shoes and put on the comfortable shoes if you're walking. pack snacks so you don't get hungry. >> the gerber spokesperson chose this little guy for the

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>> 4:26 a.m., that's a portion of the parade route, the benjamin franklin parkway lined with those flags, you see it is breezy, it will be chilly, 29 degrees right now. not really getting much above freezing today, so if you're heading to the parade, plus, bundle up. philadelphia police are warning out of control behavior will not be tolerated at the victory parade. video captures destruction after the super bowl like people flipping vehicles at broad and walnut street. police arrested john rigsby for

the damage and they are looking for 6 other arrests. feeling like today is a mix ever christmas and your birthday not only the eagles super bowl championship parade you'll get free food and beer, shake shack a giving away can you custard ch peterson is a fan of ice cream. >> i love ice cream, can't you tell, we serve ice cream our snack the night before the game. >> reporter: haggen dos is giving away free scoops of ice cream. let's get you new information about how bud light will work. according to espn representativs along the parade ro

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>> now on "action news" a parade day is here, the party has already begun. we're live along the route where people have been saving their spots since last night. >> the mad dash to on mass transit is underway. thousands of fans with septa and patco tickets are racing to the station to get on a train before it runs out of space. >> whether you're on broad street or the benjamin franklin parkway you need to bundle up. at least we have our eagles love to keep us warm. >> good morning, 4:30 a.m., february 8. we have team coverage of each >> jeanette reyes is live along the parade route vernon ode is checking out transit in the suburbs. good morning, david and karen. >> reporter: when we say bundle up, there's flags blowing in the windeady. >> reporte a thermos of hot chocolate would be