Fans, former players and team officials gathered Thursday night at the Nassau County Legislative Building in Mineola for an Islanders Day rally.

The rally comes weeks after the groundbreaking for a new Islanders arena at Belmont Park and the announcement that the Islanders will play 28 home games at the Nassau Coliseum during the 2019-2020 season, including Friday night's season opener.

The dome of the legislative building was lit in orange and blue, representing the Isles colors.