The Philadelphia Police Department will grease lightpoles ahead of the 49ers vs. Eagles NFC Championship Game in an effort to deter wild postgame celebrations.
Bad news for Eagles fans looking to get wild on Sunday after the NFC Championship Game ... cops say they're"greasing poles" in Philly streets in an effort to deter crazy postgame celebrations.
In addition, according to a Philadelphia Police Dept. spokesperson, officers' hours will be extended in anticipation of large crowd sizes following the big game. Police also say they've been in contact with local businesses to prep them about what could be coming their way Sunday evening. An update from the scene here. This dude is shotgunning beers thrown up from the cheering crowd below.
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