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.
A New Orleans hotel does famously "grease" its poles for Mardi Gras but authorities did not say if they'll follow suit as Eagles fans descend onto the city for Super Bowl LIX.
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
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.
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 unveils murals, public art for Super Bowl
As we count down to Super Bowl LIX and New Orleans construction crews wrap up new roadways and sidewalks, artists are also finishing a number of projects that'll showcase more of the city's uniqueness.
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The Krewe Mosaïque Mardi Gras parade marches through the French Quarter on Saturday night
The decidedly do-it-yourself, 200-member Krewe Mosaïque marches through the center of the French Quarter on Saturday, Jan. 25 ...
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Super Bowl, Mardi Gras security ramps up in New Orleans with new bag checks
People traveling through parts of the French Quarter during Super Bowl week will be subject to bag checks when they pass through new security checkpoints, Gov. Jeff Landry said Wednesday. Why it ...
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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 ...
NOPD announces security plans for Mardi Gras, the Big Game
The New Orleans Police Department has announced some preliminary plans for the French Quarter and Bourbon Street ahead of the Super Bowl, Mardi Gras and beyond.
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 ...
Headed to New Orleans for the Super Bowl or Mardi Gras? Here’s the Safety Info You Need.
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.