Pats invite fans to Super Bowl sendoff at Gillette

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots are inviting fans to a Super Bowl sendoff event at Gillette Stadium on Sunday.

Prior to boarding the buses for the airport, Patriots president Jonathan Kraft, Bill Belichick and the rest of the team will greet fans from the field. The Patriots Cheerleaders, Pat Patriot and the End Zone Militia will take part in the festivities, and complimentary coffee and hot chocolate will be provided.

WHAT:     Patriots Super Bowl Send-off

WHEN:     Sunday, Jan. 29

                10:15 a.m.: Gates open

                10:30 a.m.: AFC championship replay

                12 p.m.: Sendoff program

WHERE:   Gillette Stadium

WHO:       Patriots President Jonathan Kraft, Coach Bill Belichick and the Patriots.

The event is free and open to the public. Parking is free. Tailgating is not allowed.

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