Seattle Police Warn Drivers to Avoid Downtown for Seahawks Super Bowl Parade

Authorities urge fans to take public transit instead of driving to the massive celebration.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Seattle Police Department is issuing a strong warning to anyone thinking of driving downtown for the Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl parade on Wednesday - don't even try it. Officers anticipate extreme traffic congestion and an extremely difficult time finding parking within a 30-minute walk of the parade route on Fourth Avenue. The police department is urging fans to instead take public transportation like the Link Light Rail or Sounder trains to get to the celebration, which is expected to draw as many as 1 million people.

Why it matters

The Seahawks' Super Bowl victory has sparked immense excitement in the city, but the massive influx of fans poses significant logistical challenges. By discouraging driving and promoting public transit, the police are trying to ensure the parade celebration runs as smoothly as possible and avoids a traffic nightmare downtown.

The details

Fourth Avenue will be closed to all traffic starting at 6:00 a.m. between Washington St and Cedar St, and the Lumen Field parking garage and North Lot will remain completely closed to the public. The police department shared a map showing the likelihood of finding parking, with anything less than a 20- to 30-minute walk from your car considered iffy at best.

  • The parade is scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, 2026.
  • Fourth Avenue will be closed to traffic starting at 6:00 a.m. on the day of the parade.

The players

Seattle Police Department

The law enforcement agency responsible for providing security and traffic control for the Seahawks' Super Bowl parade.

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What they’re saying

“I know your brain has come up with a plan to just drive into Downtown and effortlessly parking a block from 4th Avenue, but let me tell you... that's not happening.”

— Seattle Police Department (fox13seattle.com)

What’s next

The Seattle Police Department will have officers stationed along the parade route in bright yellow vests to assist fans and provide information.

The takeaway

With an expected crowd of up to 1 million fans, the Seattle Police Department is taking a proactive approach to managing transportation and crowd control for the Seahawks' Super Bowl parade. By strongly discouraging driving and promoting public transit, they aim to ensure the celebration runs as smoothly as possible for all attendees.