It won't rain on their parade! Tom Brady and his fellow Patriots stars fly into a soaking Kentucky Derby on a private jet where they meet up with rival Aaron Rodgers

  • Super Bowl-winning Patriots stars have arrived in Louisville, Kentucky for Derby
  • Backup quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Brissett joined Brady on jet
  • Gang met up with Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers ahead of Saturday's big race 

By Keith Griffith and Ashley Collman For Dailymail.com

Published: 18:28 EDT, 5 May 2017 | Updated: 22:15 EDT, 6 May 2017

The Patriots gang took a private jet with star quarterback Tom Brady for a weekend escape to the Kentucky Derby.

Brady, along with backup quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Brissett, arrived in Louisville, Kentucky on Friday, one day ahead of the heralded annual thoroughbred stakes.

On the ground, they also met up with Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers. 

Bluegrass Buddies: Tom Brady (fifth from right) was joined by backup Patriots quarterbacks Jacoby Brissett (second from left) and Jimmy Garoppolo (second from right) on a private jet to Louisville, Kentucky for the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday

Bluegrass Buddies: Tom Brady (fifth from right) was joined by backup Patriots quarterbacks Jacoby Brissett (second from left) and Jimmy Garoppolo (second from right) on a private jet to Louisville, Kentucky for the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday

Rob Gronkowski, seen standing with Brady at the 2015 Kentucky Derby, was noticeably absent from the private jet on Friday. But there were rumors the Patriots tight end was taking his legendary party bus to Churchill Downs rather than flying

Rob Gronkowski, seen standing with Brady at the 2015 Kentucky Derby, was noticeably absent from the private jet on Friday. But there were rumors the Patriots tight end was taking his legendary party bus to Churchill Downs rather than flying

Notably absent from Brady's jet-setting retinue was Rob Gronkowski, though there were rumors that the Patriots' star tight-end was simply making his way to the Bluegrass State on his legendary party bus. 

Brady is a perennial Derby fan, spotted at Churchill Downs most years with a gaggle of his teammates and friends, including Gronkowski.

His weekend trip comes after he enjoyed a glamorous date night on Monday at The Met Gala in Manhattan with model wife Gisele Bundchen,

Brady's private jet entourage to Kentucky on Friday also included wide receiver Julian Edelman, as well as Brady’s personal manager Ben Rawitz.

Fans watch a race before the 143rd running of the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs on Friday. Heavy rains have turned the course into a mud pile on the eve of the Kentucky Derby

Fans watch a race before the 143rd running of the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs on Friday. Heavy rains have turned the course into a mud pile on the eve of the Kentucky Derby

Above, Irap (left), a horse competing on Saturday, gets practice in early Friday morning

Above, Irap (left), a horse competing on Saturday, gets practice in early Friday morning

Accessories: Brady added a stylish beige hat to his ensemble

Accessories: Brady added a stylish beige hat to his ensemble

Hopefully the Super Bowl winners brought their galoshes, as heavy rains Friday have turned Churchill Downs into a mud pile on the eve of the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby, and the rain is expected to continue into race day. 

While weather experts say the rain should break before the big race Saturday at 6pm, there will be scattered showers throughout the day that could put a damper on the mint julep-fueled festivities.

Dapper gents: Brady looked handsome in his grey suit and chinos

Dapper gents: Brady looked handsome in his grey suit and chinos

So many selfies: Brady posted several photos on his Instagram

So many selfies: Brady posted several photos on his Instagram

The boys: Brady posed with his teammates Danny Amendola and Julian Edelman

The boys: Brady posed with his teammates Danny Amendola and Julian Edelman

Handsome man: Brady also added a pair of shades to his outfit

Handsome man: Brady also added a pair of shades to his outfit

The rain is expected to stop around 2pm, but there's still a 56 per cent per cent chance it will be raining when the riders hit the track for 'the most exciting two minutes in sports' at 6pm.

The race itself will start exactly at 6:46pm.

The dirt track at Churchill Downs has a reputation for rapidly draining and drying. While there undoubtedly will be some residual moisture on the surface, it might not be a muddy Derby if the sky clears in time. 

Team photo: Tom Brady and the New England Patriots pose on the carpet together

Team photo: Tom Brady and the New England Patriots pose on the carpet together

Haley's first Derby! Hoda shared a sweet photo on Instagram of her and her daughter

Haley's first Derby! Hoda shared a sweet photo on Instagram of her and her daughter

Fans make their way to their seats before the 143rd running of the Kentucky Oaks horse race at Churchill Downs on Friday. Brady and friends are hoping for better weather on Saturday

Fans make their way to their seats before the 143rd running of the Kentucky Oaks horse race at Churchill Downs on Friday. Brady and friends are hoping for better weather on Saturday

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