Massive security is in place in a city known for letting the good times roll, with lingering anxiety because of the Jan. 1 terrorist attack on Bourbon Street.

Mardi Gras floats with bead-tossing revelers cruised through New Orleans on Saturday as the city celebrated its record-tying 11th Super Bowl hosting gig with a stout security presence after a New Year's Day attack.

We explained last week why officials think Nola is the best city to host the Super Bowl, and these photos cement that claim. Caitlyn Reisgen took photos of the New Orleans skyline for the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. The Superdome and other iconic buildings are lit up for the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras.

Fans around the country are gearing up for the biggest NFL game of the year — the Super Bowl! The Philadelphia Eagles will be facing off against the reigning champions — the Kansas City Chiefs.

There is always, locals say, something going on in New Orleans. This weekend, it’s the Super Bowl. For the 11th time, the Big Easy will play host to the Big Game, adding another chapter in a long legacy of on-field drama and off-field debauchery.

Our mission? To find the best Super Bowl LIX merchandise or memorabilia around New Orleans on a $150 budget. It’s harder than it seems when you flip over the price of a T-shirt or hat and you see why this Super Bowl is projected to have a local economic impact of at least $500 million, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Louisiana, United States - 08, 2025 New Orleans is preparing to host the eighth Super Bowl in its history, setting an all-time record, with an American football celebration in every corner. The focal point of the celebration is the 'NFL Experience,

Fans from around the country and the world made the trip to New Orleans ahead of the Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.

If you’re throwing a watch party for Super Bowl LIX, you couldn’t ask for a better backdrop and inspiration than the game’s host city, New Orleans.