Officials in Boston are taking this Super Bowl business very seriously. The Eagles and Patriots will have their Super Bowl rematch in less than two weeks, and one of the city’s most famous public parks is taking a stand against “Philadelphia-themed products.”
Boston park bans cheesesteaks, Will Smith, and anything Philly-related before Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is serious business, and Boston won’t have any kind of Philadelphia support in its vicinity.
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The Esplanade Association issued a ban on all things Philly across its 64-acre waterfront park, according to WCVB 5. It goes from the Museum of Science to the Boston University Bridge.
Among the items banned:
- Any Philadelphia sports apparel (Flyers, Phillies, 76ers, and Eagles included)
- Eagles (yes, even bald eagles)
- Cheesesteak sandwiches
- Cracked copper bells
- Soft Pretzels
- Philadelphia brand Cream Cheese (other brands of cream cheese permitted)
- Anything in the shade “Midnight Green”
- Mummers
- Will Smith and Sylvester Stallone
- Crisco
Michael Nichols, executive director of the Esplanade Association, said: “We realized that appearing in a Super Bowl for only the third time – and first time since losing to the Patriots in 2005 – was disorienting for Philadelphia fans and that clarity on acceptable items to bring in our park should be offered.”
The ban will be lifted when “Duck Boats return to Boston’s streets after Super Bowl LII.”
An Atlanta gas station did a similar thing last year when they refused to sell Sam Adams until after the Super Bowl. But that ban didn’t help the Falcons run the football in the fourth quarter.
If you’re a Philadelphian living in Boston and were hoping to wear some gear from one of your favorite professional teams while eating a cheesesteak and soft pretzel, smeared with Philadelphia cream cheese and drizzled in Crisco while in the park, you’re out of luck for the time being.
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