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As many as 500,000 expected for Seahawks Super Bowl victory parade through downtown Seattle

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Seattle Seahawks fans Nicholas Anderson, 12, Jonathan Anderson, 14 and Jason Anderson, 12 (twin with Nicolas) toot their hawks horns trying to stay warm as they wait for the Super Bowl champions parade to begin Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the Denver Broncos 43-8 in NFL football\'s Super Bowl XLVIII on Sunday. (AP Photo/The Seattle Times, Steve Ringman) SEATTLE OUT; USA TODAY OUT; MAGAZINES OUT; TELEVISION OUT; NO SALES; MANDATORY CREDIT

SEATTLE – Some people staked out spots overnight in freezing temperatures and thousands more crowded into downtown Seattle during morning rush hour Wednesday for the Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory parade.

Officials are anticipating a turnout between 200,000 and 500,000 along Fourth Avenue. The parade begins at 11 a.m. PST at Denny Way and goes to CenturyLink Field, where an event for season ticket holders will be held.

Hours before the parade, fans wearing Seahawks’ gear waved at motorists and gathered along the route.

Officials advised parade-goers to dress warmly. The National Weather Service forecast sunny skies and temperatures in the low 30s.

The parade features Seahawks players and coaches bringing the trophy home to 12th Man fans.

Some private schools closed. Seattle public schools left it up to principals to excuse absences.

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