Ravens Roost #4 goes to the Ravens Super Bowl Victory Parade…And is in the Newspaper, Again
Post by: Scott Habicht
The Baltimore Sun loves Ravens Roost #4, and the day of the Ravens Super Bowl Victory parade was no different.
The air was freezing and the streets were packed, but spirits were high at the Baltimore Ravens Victory Parade Tuesday in Baltimore, and fans from Howard County are calling it the experience of a lifetime.
“It was unbelievable, to see the fans of Baltimore come out and show their support like that,” said Mitch Hooper, of Columbia, and a member of Ravens Roost #4 in Ellicott City. “It was a moving experience. It’s hard to explain.”
Theresa Griffin, a member of Ravens Roost #4, said seeing so many young people at the rally and parade was the best part of the festivities.
“I’m going to be 50, and to watch the younger generation experience this, to know what we have carried, that was my favorite part,” she said. “Now the younger generation can carry this team on.”
Hooper went to the celebration when the Ravens won the Super Bowl in 2001, and while “that was fun,” this year was truly “once in a lifetime,” he said.
As for my day at the event, check out the photo gallery.
As Theresa and Bill shared, the Ravens won the Super Bowl. That means it is parade time in Baltimore.
I arrived early for the parade and made sure to document my parking meter payment in case there were issues.
It took about 20 minutes to walk from the far side of Federal Hill to the stadium.
Not too many people were arriving at that time.
A quick picture out front before heading inside.
The stadium was slowing filling, and seeing they were letting people out on the field…
I decided to head to the field for the event.
There was a great jovial spirit on the field amongst fans.
John Harbaugh stopped by before the start of the parade and gave a quick speech.
Find Mitch, Cindy, Denis, and Kim. The four of them were up in the club level for the event.
Zeke and Chuck were also keeping an eye on things from the other side of the stadium.
When the buses pulled into town it was shown on the big screen.
After a brief speech at City Hall the Ravens started the parade to the stadium.
Before the parade reached the stadium, the stadium had reached capacity.
There wasn’t an empty seat in the house, and the field was very full, too.
I could see down the tunnel…
Until everyone held up their phones to take pictures.
I grabbed a few shots of the players coming in from the big screen.
Then I was focus on getting the players on stage. Ray Lewis holding the Vince Lombardi trophy.
Gerry Sandusky was the MC for the event.
Joe Flacco had a few words…
As did Ray Lewis.
Ed Reed also joined the fun.
John Harbaugh had a few parting words before everyone left the stage.
Blurry, but that is Steve Bisciotti carrying the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
I ran into Hall of Fans Inaugural Class member, Captain Dee-Fense on the field and said hello.
A group of the roost members met for a few drinks after the event in celebration.
That’s all for now, and it seems the parking meter was working correctly.
One thought on “Ravens Roost #4 goes to the Ravens Super Bowl Victory Parade…And is in the Newspaper, Again”
What a great run. Good to see Roost #4 well represented EVERYWHERE! Not too early to start thinking about a road trip to the Windy City next season – my home town!
What a great run. Good to see Roost #4 well represented EVERYWHERE! Not too early to start thinking about a road trip to the Windy City next season – my home town!