State ramps up French Quarter security

I went through French Quarter security ahead of the Super Bowl. Here's what it was like.
The music was pumping, the daiquiri machines were swirling and a few Chiefs and Eagles fans were hanging out on Bourbon, beads around their necks. But the reassuring sense of normalcy was interrupted by metal barriers,
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Notices went up in areas where residents normally park, alerting them that the street parking would not be allowed this week due to the game. Residents were given a 24 hour notice to move their cars.
Take it from locals: Super experience in New Orleans entails more than just the French Quarter
Streetcar lines roll to Uptown, Mid-City or City Park. A ferry crosses the Mississippi River to Algiers Point. By car, it’s easy to reach Esplanade Ridge; the shops and eateries on Magazine Street or Metairie Road; and seafood spots in Bucktown, along the shore of Lake Pontchartrain. The Lakeview neighborhood is where you’ll find chef Susan Spicer.
Photos: State ramps up French Quarter security ahead of Super Bowl LIX
About 350 soldiers from the Louisiana National Guard and other law enforcement ramp up security in the French Quarter ahead of Super Bowl LIX. The extra security includes bag searches,
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