Super Bowl, New Orleans and French Quarter

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.
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.
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.
Security zone, encampment clearing: How New Orleans is preparing for the Super Bowl
The preparations for the big game have taken on an additional importance after the New Year’s Day attack on Bourbon Street.
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.
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.
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,
New Orleans is ramping up to Super Bowl week
NFL officials arrive in town today to begin the preparations for a week full of events leading up to Super Bowl 59. “We love New Orleans,” said NFL Senior Director of Events Nicki Ewell. “There’s so much amazing things to
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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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.
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French Quarter Festival previews music lineup for April 10-13 fest
French Quarter Festival released a partial preview list of who's performing at its April 10-13 fest. The lineup will include ...
Food, Music And Parties With NFL Players—New Orleans’ Super Bowl Week
The sports world will focus on New Orleans for the Super Bowl on February 9. But this town, supremely experienced in throwing ...
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Letters: Better lighting needed in and around French Quarter
After the events of Jan. 1, we all agree we need to protect our beloved New Orleans French Quarter, the crown jewel of our 300-plus-year-old unique city, at all costs. Other than the ...
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New wedge barriers deployed in the French Quarter
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New barriers are installed in the French Quarter ahead of the Super Bowl. Monday, a contractor offloaded new steel wedge barriers in an effort to fortify the Quarter ...
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Southeast Louisiana roads begin to reopen after snow and ice
THOROUGHFARES IN THE NEW ORLEANS METRO AREA ... THOMAS GAINER LIVES ON THE NORTH SHORE BUT WORKS IN THE FRENCH QUARTER. IT TOOK ME ABOUT TWO HOURS TO GET TO WORK THIS MORNING.
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Super Bowl XXIV: The 49ers punctuate dominant run by bashing the Broncos
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Denver Broncos 55-10 in the biggest blowout in Super Bowl history in the seventh ...