PITTSBURGH -- Mayor Luke Ravenstahl said Thursday that, if the Steelers win the Super Bowl, the idea is still alive for a victory parade in the city.

"If and when the Steelers win the Super Bowl we certainly will have an appropriate celebration next week. I’ve been hesitant to talk about it because we don't want to be the jinx. We have a long way to go to win the game on Sunday" Ravenstahl said.

On Wednesday city sources told Channel 11 that there wouldn't be a parade in Pittsburgh if the Steelers win.

Sources said a parade this year would be a “budget buster” and, more importantly, a safety issue.

The last victory parade drew a quarter-million people into the Golden Triangle and was a public safety nightmare, sources said.

The celebration was free to the public, but it cost the city $45,000 for security and cleanup. Crowd control was also challenging. Some fans created safety concerns by running up to the parade vehicles carrying Steelers players and coaches.

Steelers fans say there has to be a parade, though.

"I'm for celebrating the Steelers," said fan David Lineburg.

"I was (at the 2006 Super Bowl victory parade) right next to (the Highmark building). I'll never forget it," said fan Toni Gentile.