French Quarter designated
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.
French Quarter Festival announces the confirmed bands and food offerings for the annual event from April 10-13, 2025.
The Super Bowl is just days away, and all eyes are on how federal, state and local officials plan to keep the city safe after a terror attack killed 14 people and injured 57 others on New Year's Day.
Officials with the Louisiana State Police have announced safety guidelines for in and around the French Quarter in anticipation of the upcoming Super Bowl.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said the state will establish checkpoints surrounding the French Quarter in New Orleans during Super Bowl week to enhance safety with the wounds of the deadly New Year's morning terrorist attack on Bourbon Street still fresh.
Super Bowl activities represent attractive targets for potential attacks following the deadly New Year's attack in New Orleans, law enforcement agencies said.
The new security enhancements include the establishment of a French Quarter Enhanced Security Zone (FQESZ), where heightened security protocols will be enforced. The Louisiana State Police will develop and publish official boundaries for the FQESZ, ensuring public awareness of restricted areas ahead of the Super Bowl.
With Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras fast approaching, Louisiana officials are ramping up security efforts, implementing enhanced security zones, and coordinating with federal agencies.
There are several Super Bowl LIX-related events for fans and locals to enjoy leading up to the Big Game on Sunday, Feb. 9.
The governor’s order does not apply to the Superdome, where the NFL and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are handling security precautions for the Super Bowl. Landry said state and city law enforcement officers will be working within their perimeters, however.
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Denver Broncos 55-10 in the biggest blowout in Super Bowl history in the seventh championship game in New Orleans.