New Orleans fortifies French Quarter with security barriers

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.
For Super Bowl in New Orleans, bag searches, no coolers in French Quarter after vehicle attack
Gov. Jeff Landry announced two enhanced security zones will be in effect around Bourbon Street and the Caesars Superdome throughout Super Bowl weekend.
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.
Will New Orleans be safe for Super Bowl? Governor Jeff Landry takes emergency action
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.
How the Super Bowl may help New Orleans become more accessible
The Super Bowl has been tapped as an excuse to catch up on years' worth of overdue infrastructure improvements in downtown New Orleans, but it's also kickstarting new projects that can make living here day-to-day a bit easier,
New Orleans is ramping up to Super Bowl week
NFL officials arrive in town today to begin the preparations for a week full of events leading up to Super Bowl 59. “We love New Orleans,” said NFL Senior Director of Events Nicki Ewell. “There’s so much amazing things to
A super experience in New Orleans entails more than just the French Quarter
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Steel barriers installed in French Quarter ahead of Super Bowl, Mardi Gras
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2025 French Quarter Festival Music Lineup Announced
French Quarter Festival announces the confirmed bands and food offerings for the annual event from April 10-13, 2025.
Another lawsuit alleges there were `preventable’ security failures in New Orleans truck attack
Twenty-one victims of the New Orleans terror attack have filed a lawsuit against city officials and contractors this week, ...
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French Quarter Festival previews music lineup for April 10-13 fest
French Quarter Festival released a partial preview list of who's performing at its April 10-13 fest. The lineup will include ...
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Injured UGA student among those suing New Orleans after terror attack
A University of Georgia student critically injured in the Jan. 1 New Orleans terrorist attack is one of 21 plaintiffs suing the city and its police department in new lawsuit.
Food, Music And Parties With NFL Players—New Orleans’ Super Bowl Week
The sports world will focus on New Orleans for the Super Bowl on February 9. But this town, supremely experienced in throwing ...
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Take it from locals: Super experience in New Orleans entails more than just the French Quarter
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French Quarter street poet goes viral because of New Orleans snowfall picture
One of the most memorable images from last week's snowfall shows a woman wearing historical fashion in the French Quarter.