Super Bowl, New Orleans and French Quarter

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.
Security concerns brew on Frenchmen Street as Super Bowl measures intensify elsewhere in New Orleans
Some people on Frenchmen Street, which has become a busy tourist destination, are asking if they'll see added security.
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.
French Quarter to have enhanced security checkpoints for Super Bowl LIX
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.
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 tightens in New Orleans ahead of Super Bowl LIX
New Orleans tightens security ahead of Super Bowl LIX with barricades, undercover officers, and plans for long-term French Quarter safety
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
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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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New Orleans officials were aware of the dangers of a truck attack but did not plan accordingly, a new lawsuit says
A new lawsuit says the city of New Orleans has been aware of the danger of a vehicle attack on Bourbon Street for nearly a ...
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 ...
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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Snow begins to blanket New Orleans, from the French Quarter to the northshore
Sleet stopped and snow started to blanket downtown New Orleans and the French Quarter just before 7 a.m. It had already been ...
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Will New Orleans be safe for Super Bowl? Governor Jeff Landry takes emergency action
Jeff Landry said the state will establish checkpoints surrounding the French Quarter in New Orleans during Super Bowl week to ...
NFL confident in Super Bowl security plan in wake of New Orleans terror attack
The NFL’s security chief projected confidence in the league’s security plans as New Orleans prepares to host the Feb. 9 Super ...
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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 ...