Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio to march in Scranton’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
After over four decades of coaching, he returns to his hometown as a Super Bowl champion for the first time.
Vic Fangio will be returning home to march in another green parade — only this one’s not for the Eagles.
After taking the journey down Broad Street with the Eagles on Feb. 14, Fangio will march in the Scranton St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, the St. Patrick’s Parade Association of Lackawanna County posted on Facebook.
“We are thrilled to announce that the pride of NEPA, Dunmore native, and defensive coordinator of the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles coach Vic Fangio will be marching in this year’s parade,” the post read.
Fangio was born in Dunmore, adjacent to Scranton, and attended East Stroudsburg University. His desire to return to his home state played a big role in his decision to join the Eagles. Fangio started his coaching career at Dunmore High School, his alma mater, coaching linebackers in 1979 and then serving as defensive coordinator in 1980 and 1981.
Now, after over four decades of coaching, he returns to his hometown as a Super Bowl champion for the first time, and there’s certainly going to be a fair bit of Eagles green in the crowd. The parade starts at 11:45 a.m. and will run for approximately 3½ hours, according to parade FAQ.