Friday closed with the first-ever Friday Night Live at Patriot Place, adjacent to Gillette Stadium, an event marked by live music (courtesy of Boston-based The Luxury), fireworks and the anticipation of the Championships, set to start on Saturday. Families and friends came down, found seats, and took it all in.

This group, out of Walpole, came out for the whole event. If you're interested in meeting them, they'll be tailgating on Saturday morning at 8 a.m. ...allegedly.



From left to right: Brian Healey, Cindy Thulin, Mike St. Germaine, Andrew Blood, Robbie Busch, Mark Neyden

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