Steelers Win Super Bowl XLIII

Much to our surprise having moved from Arizona to Pittsburgh in 2008, the Arizona Cardinals played the Pittsburgh Steelers for the NFL 2008 season Super Bowl title. We were somewhat indifferent being Bills fans, but we did root on the local team in the end. It turned out be a great game and the Steelers won, letting us experience (finally) what it was like to be in the city of a Super Bowl champion.

All week, it was all you heard talked about around town. Friday, we had a party at work to get ready for the game. Most businesses around town were decorated for the occasion. Eat'n Park closed early Sunday. After the game, fans poured onto Walnut street and 5th Avenue in Shadyside. We went to bed listening to the crowd outside and the news choppers overhead. Schools were even delayed monday morning, and a downtown parade followed during the week.