New Orleans, French Quarter and Super Bowl

Take it from locals: Super experience in New Orleans entails more than just the French Quarter
New Orleans chef Susan Spicer has been a regular contributor to the Taste of the NFL charity event at Super Bowl host cities around the country and is doing so in her hometown again this year.
French Quarter poles are ‘quite old,’ New Orleans police say ahead of the Super Bowl. Don’t topple them.
Super Bowl host New Orleans is no stranger to thousands of out-of-town revelers descending upon the city and authorities there did not balk when asked if they’d be greasing their poles. They pointed out that an annual pole-greasing party hosted by a hotel in the French Quarter is how the city kicks off Mardi Gras.
New Orleans will welcome Vince Lombardi trophy with second-line, French Quarter light show
Ahead of Super Bowl LIX, the Vince Lombardi trophy will be paraded in the French Quarter and followed with a unique light show on the St. Louis Cathedral.
New Orleans French Quarter will have security zone for Super Bowl
People can expect to see more security in parts of New Orleans for the Super Bowl. Gov. Jeff Landry issued an executive order Wednesday amending the State of Emergency issued on New Year’s Day after the terror attack on Bourbon Street.
New Orleans fortifies French Quarter with security barriers ahead of Super Bowl
On Monday, crews installed the barriers on side streets in the quarter between St. Ann and Iberville. They are located one block off Bourbon in both directions.
For Super Bowl in New Orleans, bag searches, no coolers in French Quarter after vehicle attack
Gov. Jeff Landry announced two enhanced security zones will be in effect around Bourbon Street and the Caesars Superdome throughout Super Bowl weekend.
Steel barriers installed in French Quarter ahead of Super Bowl, Mardi Gras
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - At the intersection of Bourbon Street and Canal, a new steel barrier stands near the memorial for victims of the New Year’s Day terror attack. The added security measures throughout the French Quarter are a stark reminder of the recent violence while preparing the city for Super Bowl week and Mardi Gras.
New Orleans Historic French Quarter covered in snow just weeks before the Super Bowl
Residents and tourists alike could be seen enjoying a snow-covered St. Louis Cathedral, a blanket of snow in Jackson Square, and even skiing on Bourbon Street.
A super experience in New Orleans entails more than just the French Quarter
Football fans will pack New Orleans for the Super Bowl but if visitors want to make the most of their visit, they'll have to do some exploring outside of downtown.
French Quarter to have enhanced security checkpoints for Super Bowl LIX
BATON ROUGE, La. (WVUE) - The French Quarter will have enhanced security checkpoints for the upcoming Super Bowl LIX. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry made the announcement Wednesday (Jan. 29) in Baton Rouge, with New Orleans mayor LaToya Cantrell standing next to him at the headquarters of the Louisiana Department of Homeland Security.
How the Super Bowl may help New Orleans become more accessible
The Super Bowl has been tapped as an excuse to catch up on years' worth of overdue infrastructure improvements in downtown New Orleans, but it's also kickstarting new projects that can make living here day-to-day a bit easier,
NOPD meets with French Quarter businesses to discuss Bourbon Street security
The New Orleans Police Department met with French Quarter businesses on Wednesday to find out what they think about possible ...
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More Bourbon Street truck attack victims sue New Orleans
A cohort of 21 survivors and relatives of victims killed in the New Year’s Day truck attack is suing city officials, accusing ...
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2025 French Quarter Festival Music Lineup Announced
French Quarter Festival announces the confirmed bands and food offerings for the annual event from April 10-13, 2025.
Another lawsuit alleges there were `preventable’ security failures in New Orleans truck attack
Twenty-one victims of the New Orleans terror attack have filed a lawsuit against city officials and contractors this week, ...
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Consultants float plan to bar vehicles on Bourbon Street in New Orleans security overhaul
As crews installed temporary barriers in the French Quarter ahead of the Super Bowl, one month after a Texas man plowed past ...