Patriots to Bring Lombardi Trophy to the Dunk Today Tuesday

PROVIDENCE, RI — The Super Bowl LI champs come to Providence Tuesday (Feb. 7) afternoon for a rally at the Dunk, Gov. Gina Raimondo's office announced Monday.

"Two days after completing the most stunning, historic comeback in National Football League history and securing their standing as the greatest dynasty in football, the New England Patriots will bring the Vince Lombardi Trophy to Rhode Island," her office said.

Raimondo invited the Kraft family and players from the Super Bowl LI championship team to celebrate with fans from across Rhode Island and southern New England.

"New Englanders are gritty, determined people and we don't quit. When Tom Brady, Danny Amendola, Julian Edelman and the entire Patriots squad marched back from a 25-point deficit last night, they showed the entire nation what New Englanders are made of," Raimondo said. "Rhode Island is the heart of Patriots Nation, and I'm thrilled to host members of our favorite team to celebrate the latest and sweetest Super Bowl victory in franchise history."

The Patriots beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in the first-ever overtime game in Super Bowl history. Governor Raimondo will officially proclaim Feb. 7 to be "New England Patriots Day" during the celebration and present the team with the official proclamation.

WHO: Members of the Super Bowl LI Champion New England Patriots; with the Super Bowl LI Vince Lombardi Trophy; Robert and Jonathan Kraft; Gov. Gina Raimondo

WHERE: Dunkin Donuts Center, Main Entrance

WHEN: Tuesday, February 7 at 4 p.m. (Doors open at 3 p.m.)