New Rochelle will celebrate former resident and Baltimore Raven Ray Rice with a rally in front of City Hall, 515 North Ave. at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9.

Rice is expected to be there.

The Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl on Sunday.

Here’s the city’s announcement.

Ray Rice Victory Rally

 The City of New Rochelle will hold a hometown rally in honor of Baltimore Ravens Running Back and Super Bowl Champion, New Rochelle’s own Ray Rice on Saturday, February 9, 2013 10:30 AM on the front steps of New Rochelle City Hall, 515 North more->Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801.

“So many residents of New Rochelle are eager to demonstrate their admiration for Ray’s accomplishments. This community rally will be an opportunity for all of us to offer our congratulations to our hometown hero,” said Mayor Noam Bramson.

All are invited to show their support- and wear purple for pride!