Super Bowl, French Quarter and New Orleans

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.
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 Police announce security plans for Mardi Gras, Super Bowl
The New Orleans Police Department has announced some preliminary plans for the French Quarter and Bourbon Street ahead of the Super Bowl, Mardi Gras and beyond.
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.
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,
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 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
New Orleans unveils murals, public art for Super Bowl
As we count down to Super Bowl LIX and New Orleans construction crews wrap up new roadways and sidewalks, artists are also finishing a number of projects that'll showcase more of the city's uniqueness.
NOPD meets with French Quarter businesses to discuss Bourbon security
Following the New Year's terror attack, options are on the table to dramatically change how you maneuver down Bourbon Street.
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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 ...
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Bourbon Street area designated as ‘enhanced security zone’ for Super Bowl
Ice chests and backpack coolers will not be allowed inside the zone. People are also discouraged from bringing standard backpacks, large purses, suitcases, fanny packs, large shopping bags and camera ...
City of New Orleans, NOPD, others accused of negligence in terror attack civil lawsuit
A news conference was held by Maples & Connick and Romanucci & Blandin announcing the civil lawsuit filed Wednesday in the ...
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 ...
New Orleans attack raises familiar debate: Can Bourbon Street be made safe?
Shock and grief have given way to finger-pointing over whether additional security could have stopped — or mitigated — the ...
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Super Bowl 59 preparations: What to know about New Orleans street closures, parking and rideshares
The Kansas City Chiefs are headed to New Orleans to play in Super Bowl 59. Streets around the Caesar’s Superdome and other parts of the Central Business District will be closed in phases ahead of ...