Super Bowl, Mardi Gras and New Orleans

French Quarter poles are ‘quite old,’ New Orleans police say ahead of the Super Bowl. Don’t topple them.
A New Orleans hotel does famously "grease" its poles for Mardi Gras but authorities did not say if they'll follow suit as Eagles fans descend onto the city for Super Bowl LIX.
Super Bowl, Mardi Gras security ramps up in New Orleans with new bag checks
People traveling through parts of the French Quarter during Super Bowl week will be subject to bag checks when they pass through new security checkpoints, Gov. Jeff Landry said Wednesday. Why it matters: The move is a significant planning change for how the city operates during major events.
Steel barriers installed in French Quarter ahead of Super Bowl, Mardi Gras
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. “It’s just o
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.
New Orleans French Quarter will have security zone for Super Bowl
Thousands of visitors are expected to fly into the New Orleans airport for the Mardi Gras season and the Feb. 9 Super Bowl at Caesars Superdome. Police announced preliminary plans to increase security in the French Quarter. People will see barriers and wedges in the area. The governor will hold a news conference at 1 p.m. Wednesday.
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 increasing security ahead of Super Bowl
Police in New Orleans are increasing security measures as the city gears up to host the upcoming Super Bowl nearly a month after a deadly New Year’s Day terror attack. In a release Tuesday, the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) said it would be ramping up law enforcement activity in the French Quarter and
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An especially foolish Mardi Gras parade will march through the Marigny and French Quarter
Long before the big float parades roll, New Orleans marches into the Carnival season with several costumed foot parades in ...
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 ...
Krewe of Chewbacchus 2025 parade route
The parade will start at St. Claude at Franklin, go down the river side of St. Claude, turn left onto Elysian Fields and go ...
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Super Bowl and Mardi Gras 2025 security will feature dogs, drones, armored cars, boats
Enhanced security for Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras 2025 to include include dogs, drones, helicopters, armored cars, boats, ...
Headed to New Orleans for the Super Bowl or Mardi Gras? Here’s the Safety Info You Need.
A New Year’s Day terrorist attack killed 14 people, rattled the city and prompted government officials to enhance the security precautions for the upcoming events.
Mardi Gras Parade Schedules 2025
WWL-TV presents the 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Tracker. We are New Orleans' premier Mardi Gras parade tracking service. We cover ...