Connector Editor

Led by owner Robert Kraft and team president Jonathan Kraft, the Patriots, hoisting their four Lombardi trophies, coasted on duck boats through Boston to celebrate their victory 28-24 over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX.

Wide receiver Julian Edelman, in addition to being a star in the game, was a star of the celebration while the team made its way from the Prudential Tower to City Hall Plaza Wednesday afternoon.

Edelman displayed a fan-made sign with an image of Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman holding up four fingers which read, “How many rings does Brady have?” on Tremont Street, near the parade’s end.

The normally-stoic head coach Bill Belichick had an exuberant smile on his face, and unsung hero cornerback Malcolm Bulter received nearly limitless praise for his game-winning interception.

Edelman, cornerback Darrelle Revis, tight end Rob Gronkowski and quarterback Tom Brady were among the best-received players, according to sophomore Connor Miller.

Among other team stars, Miller said he was most excited to see three-time Super Bowl MVP Brady and the All-Pro Gronkowski.

“When I saw Brady, he was with his kid, so he looked over for a little bit, made a little bit of eye contact,” Miller said. “It was great.”

Like Edelman, Gronkowski performed his own antics, including chugging beers and taking selfies with a fan’s cell phone.

Miller said the best part of the celebration was seeing Belichick wave at him as his duck boat made its way down Tremont Street. In order to gain a good vantage point, he said, Miller climbed up a pole near the street to view the ceremony.

“He had the trophy in his hand. I was about ten feet above the crowd. Just me and him. It was great,” said Miller.

Massive snow banks and frigid temperatures were not enough to stop fans from lining the streets of Boston to celebrate the Patriots’ championship season.

While there was controversy surrounding Boston Mayor Marty Walsh’s decision to have the parade on Wednesday, Miller said he thought there was no better time for Boston to host the procession despite the outdoor conditions.

Miller said the parade route was “so crowded” and that if it were postponed to Saturday, there would be “a billion people there.”

His only challenge of the day, he said, was wet socks. “The rest was a great day,” said Miller.

To see photos from the parade, click here.