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ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Seattle Seahawks recently basked in the glory of their Super Bowl triumph with a jubilant visit to Disneyland. For one of their star players, the occasion marked a heartfelt return to familiar grounds.
Quarterback Sam Darnold, who hails from Orange County, and MVP Kenneth Walker III took center stage as the guests of honor during Disneyland’s exuberant Super Bowl parade on Monday.
“I remember coming to Disneyland all the time with my family,” shared Darnold with Eyewitness News, his voice tinged with nostalgia. “It’s unbelievable to be back here.”
Growing up in San Clemente, Darnold found himself reminiscing about his formative years amidst the celebration.
“It’s incredible, just how much those people… mean to me, what they did for me growing up,” he reflected. “There are countless people in that community who helped me grow into the person I am today.”
Standing beside him was Walker III, who had never visited Disneyland.
The celebration down Main Street, U.S.A. came less than 24 hours after winning Super Bowl LX – a whirlwind for the world champions.
“Be grateful for everything. You know, because you never know when it can be over,” said Walker III.
The iconic Disney visit is a tradition that started in 1987 with Phill Simms of the New York Giants.
Looking ahead, plans for next year’s big game are well underway in Los Angeles.
SoFi Stadium is officially on the clock. The largest NFL stadium, and home to the L.A. Rams and L.A. Chargers, hosted the Super Bowl in 2022. Now, it’s gearing up to welcome the biggest game in American football back to Southern California on Feb. 14 2027.
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