New Orleans police adds security measures to French Quarter

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,
New Orleans police adds security measures to French Quarter during Super Bowl weekend
If visitors want to explore the French Quarter during Super Bowl weekend, they'll have to do it on foot with numerous street closures and armed guards at every intersection.
New Orleans ramps up security as 120,000 visitors descend on city for Super Bowl just weeks after terror attack
After a New Year’s Day terror attack struck New Orleans’ historic French Quarter, city officials say they are confident in the security plans they have in place for Sunday’s Super Bowl.
New Orleans bans coolers in French Quarter Super Bowl security zone—but not guns
Despite heightened security measures in the French Quarter for Super Bowl week, Louisiana officials say legally carried firearms will still be allowed in the designated safety zone, despite ongoing concerns from city leaders.
Lombardi Trophy paraded down French Quarter in New Orleans ahead of Super Bowl
As we gear up for the Super Bowl, Eagles fans are excited for the Birds to take the field, but the real show-stopper is what they're playing for: the Lombardi Trophy.
New Orleans tow trucks sweep French Quarter, CBD to clear roads for Super Bowl
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
New Orleans chef Susan Spicer has been a regular contributor to the Taste of the NFL charity event at Super Bowl host cities around the country and is doing so in her hometown again this year.
Super Bowl LIX festivities ramp up in New Orleans with trophy arrival, security enhancements, and fan celebrations
The Vince Lombardi Trophy is now on display at the Super Bowl Experience in New Orleans as security ramps up ahead of Super Bowl LIX.
New Orleans police announce hard road closures for Bourbon Street for Super Bowl
According to NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick, Bourbon Street will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. every night this week, including Super Bowl Sunday.
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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French Quarter Festival Announces Highlights and Entertainment Lineup
French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI) has unveiled the highlights for the 2025 French Quarter Festival, the largest free ...
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William Bratton, once police chief in New York City and Los Angeles, embraces New Orleans anti-terror role
With bloodshed at its peak in the mid-1990s, Mayor Marc Morial enlisted a pair of NYPD strategists, Jack Maple and John ...