The parade from Boston Common to Government Plaza where (it was estimated) half the population of New England gathered to cheer for the New England Patriots. And not a single incident of rowdyism.

Methinks you speak too soon, wow. Have a look at the following journal from The Irish Times covering the pre-game and the aprés-match. Fantastic stuff! And y'all probably didn't think we followed foreign sports, eh?

http://www.ireland.com/newspaper/sport/2002/0207/3704301514SP3GEORGE.html