Patriots hold Super Bowl send-off rally at Gillette Stadium.

Fans endured cold, windy weather at Gillette Stadium as the New England Patriots held a send-off rally ahead of Super Bowl LX, featuring former players, current coaches and players, music and ceremonial moments.

The New England Patriots held a Super Bowl send-off rally at Gillette Stadium on Sunday morning. Fans arrived despite cold, windy conditions for a pre-game tradition when the team reaches the Super Bowl. Former players, current coaches and players spoke from the stage. The stadium allowed fans onto the field and into the lower bowl for the event. Event highlights: - Former Patriots in attendance included Matt Light, Rob Ninkovich, Patrick Chung, Dan Koppen and Scott Zolak. - The Dropkick Murphys performed a pre-show and altered lyrics in celebration of the team. - Head coach Mike Vrabel and quarterback Drake Maye addressed the crowd; Maye thanked fans and players spoke about the season. - Highlights from the Patriots' postseason wins were shown on the video board, and a fan from Dighton, Mass., won two Super Bowl tickets. - The rally closed with offensive linemen ringing the "Keeper of the Light" bell, and the team departed Gillette Stadium by bus to T.F. Green Airport. Summary: The rally brought supporters and alumni together to mark the Patriots' trip to Super Bowl LX and to celebrate the season. The team left the stadium afterward and traveled to T.F. Green Airport before flying to California for the Super Bowl.