State ramps up French Quarter security

I did a French Quarter bar crawl before Super Bowl, and I'm again thankful for the dives
Corporate events abound in New Orleans as parts of the city is transformed for the Super Bowl. But in the French Quarter, the heart of the action, the smallest players in the city's hospitality scene are still keeping it real,
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.
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.
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.
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,
Super Bowl: What we saw walking through the French Quarter’s ‘enhanced security zone’
People will see an increased police presence in the busiest section of the French Quarter through at least the day after the Super Bowl. Super Bowl fans have arrived in New Orleans ahead of the big game on Sunday.
Super Bowl security heightened after attack in NOLA
After a truck plowed into a bourbon street crowd and killed four people in New Orleans French Quarter, officials are now preparing the city for Super Bowl weekend.
‘We’re in mourning, but thank you for coming’: Attack fallout lingers as French Quarter workers welcome Super Bowl fans
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In New Orleans, Chiefs fans say they 'feel safe' about enhanced Super Bowl security
It’s a big difference from past Super Bowls in New Orleans, but fans say they appreciate it. One Kansas City fans says he ...
New Orleans hotel has plan to stop pole-climbing Eagles fans
Philadelphia Eagles fans are known to climb streetlight poles to celebrate victories and New Orleans is well aware.
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Eagles fan who survived New Orleans truck attack returning to city for Super Bowl
Ryan Quigley was invited to spend the new year in New Orleans with his friend and Louisiana native Tiger Bech. The two ...
From Lot C to the French Quarter, these Chiefs fans make friends everywhere they go
When you come to New Orleans, make friends with people in the restaurant business. That’s the advice of Lee’s Summit Chiefs ...
Running Around New Orleans with Jason Kelce and Two Dozen Dudes Who Look Just Like Him
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New Orleans prepares for its biggest weekend of the year
New Orleans is preparing for an estimated 125,000 visitors and a presidential visit during Super Bowl 59 weekend.