As the Ravens players had a day off before they start preparing for the team's Divisional Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium, the rest of the organization on Tuesday was painting the town purple, literally.

Members of the Ravens' grounds crew visited City Hall and Federal Hill and painted the Ravens' logo on available grass at each location.

The Ravens' grounds crew was joined by front office staff, mascots Poe and Rise and Conquer, and cheerleaders to celebrate the team's postseason push and to hand out giveaways for fans who attend.

So now Baltimoreans can check out the massive Ravens logos both at City Hall and Federal Hill.

Baltimore's mayor can even see one outside her office window.

"I want to congratulate Coach Harbaugh, the players and the entire Ravens organization for yet another trip to the postseason," Mayor Rawlings-Blake stated.

"A home playoff game is going to be great for Baltimore. Hotels, bars and restaurants in the city will benefit from thousands of fans coming out to watch the game together. I look forward to joining thousands of fellow Ravens fans as we celebrate our hometown team and paint this great city purple."

Ravens To Receive Fans Letters During Playoff Run

As the 2011 AFC North Champion Baltimore Ravens prepare for their Divisional Playoff game (Jan. 15, 1 p.m.) at M&T Bank Stadium, the organization will be receiving special, handwritten encouragement from young fans in the Baltimore area.

In partnership with Giant Food, beginning tomorrow morning (Jan. 3), children will be able to write and send letters to the Ravens via purple mailboxes found in 50 area store locations. Each Wednesday evening throughout the playoffs, the letters will be picked up and transported to the teamÆs Owings Mills training facility, where they will then be posted in the cafeteria for players and coaches to see.