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New Orleans fortifies French Quarter with security barriers

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Krewe Mosaïque Mardi Gras parade marches through the French Quarter on Saturday night

The decidedly do-it-yourself, 200-member Krewe Mosaïque marches through the center of the French Quarter on Saturday, Jan. 25 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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NOPD announces security plans for Mardi Gras, the Big Game

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. The festivities will be ...

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.

Super Bowl in New Orleans is attractive target for potential attacks, particularly car ramming, law enforcement warns

Super Bowl activities represent attractive targets for potential attacks following the deadly New Year's attack in New ...

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