The Seattle Seahawks are expected to draw what could be the largest parade crowd in city history.

Police anticipate as many as 1 million people could attend Wednesday’s championship parade. Some fans told KOMO News they are skipping work and school to attend the celebration, which will stretch two miles through the heart of the city. With just hours to go before the event, Seahawks faithful said they are feeling sentimental.

“My heart’s beating super fast. I can’t even get over it,” Hall Group owner Gary Szeredy said. “I remember the Super Bowl back then, and it’s even better now.”

“The first season the Seahawks played, my mother was pregnant with me,” Eric Bouwcamp said. “I will never, ever lose my fandom for the Seahawks. They’re awesome.”

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Superfans packed into the Pro Shop near Lumen Field on Tuesday evening to grab what remained of the championship merchandise.

Tommy Sztubinski’s family booked a hotel in Pioneer Square to avoid what Seattle police and the Seattle Department of Transportation expect to be significant traffic congestion along the parade route. The procession will travel along Fourth Avenue on the two-mile stretch between South Washington Street and Cedar Street.

“I’m taking him to Lumen Field so we can see the trophy presentation, and then we’re going to hang out around here because I don’t think we’re going to do well in all the crowds,” Sztubinski said.

Szeredy said his two sports bars are preparing for an influx of customers.

“We’re going to open here at Occidental Hall at 7:30 in the morning. We’re going to have a big breakfast burrito tent outside. We’re going to have a merch tent. We’re going to be ready,” he said.

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The Hall on Occidental sits across from Gate 4 at Lumen Field, where the trophy ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. Closer to the University District, businesses near the Fairmont Olympic Hotel are expanding hours to accommodate increased foot traffic. Seafood restaurant Shuckers is opening for lunch for the first time since the pandemic.

“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us to bring that extra energy to the city, especially after the pandemic,” Fairmont Olympic Hotel General Manager Sunny Joseph told KOMO News. “It’s a desperately needed time for us to have this event happen.”

“To just have that many people in this area and have everyone smiling and happy — that’s what it is,” Szeredy said. “Go, ’Hawks!”

“No parking” signs along Fourth Avenue take effect at 1 a.m. Wednesday, and the road will close by 6:30 a.m. Law enforcement and city officials are encouraging attendees to walk or take public transit.