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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.
French Quarter designated as ‘enhanced security zone’ for Super Bowl
A 14-square-block area of the French Quarter has been designatied an “enhanced security zone,” where ice chests will be prohibited.
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.
Steel barriers installed in French Quarter ahead of Super Bowl, Mardi Gras
The added security measures throughout the French Quarter are a stark reminder of the recent violence while preparing the city for Super Bowl week and Mardi Gras. “It’s just o
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.
New Orleans French Quarter will have security zone for Super Bowl
Thousands of visitors are expected to fly into the New Orleans airport for the Mardi Gras season and the Feb. 9 Super Bowl at Caesars Superdome. Police announced preliminary plans to increase security in the French Quarter. People will see barriers and wedges in the area. The governor will hold a news conference at 1 p.m. Wednesday.
New Orleans increasing security ahead of Super Bowl
Police in New Orleans are increasing security measures as the city gears up to host the upcoming Super Bowl nearly a month after a deadly New Year’s Day terror attack. In a release Tuesday, the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) said it would be ramping up law enforcement activity in the French Quarter and
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Super Bowl and Mardi Gras 2025 security will feature dogs, drones, armored cars, boats
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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.
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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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New wedge barriers deployed in the French Quarter
Monday, a contractor offloaded new steel wedge barriers in an effort to fortify the Quarter. The wider, steel wedges are being placed between Iberville and St. Ann. The goal is to block vehicle access ...