Eagles fan Ryan Quigley was celebrating New Year's in New Orleans when he and his best friend and former Princeton football teammate, Tiger Bech, were among the victims hit by a terrorist's truck.

Philadelphia’s loyal supporters made themselves at home, with joyous fans partying outside the Superdome and others making their way to Bourbon Street.

The city of New Orleans was the big winner of Super Bowl LIX, garnering praise from fans, media members and the NFL for hosting a flawless event. But some local businesses said the boom never materialized for them.

Ryan Quigley, a Lansdale native and lifelong Eagles fan, joined the team on the Art Museum steps. He said the relationship he’s built with them has helped him take “my power back.”

Ryan Quigley was invited to spend the new year in New Orleans with his friend and Louisiana native Tiger Bech.

New Orleans terrorist attack survivor Ryan Quigley reversed his previous vow not to return to the city after his best friend Tiger Bech was killed. But, Quigley tells PEOPLE, he's back in Bech's honor to cheer on their beloved Philadelphia Eagles in the 2025 Super Bowl on Sunday,

On Friday afternoon, the Philadelphia Eagles hosted a parade to celebrate their dominant victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59, giving the franchise its second ever Super Bowl championship.