State ramps up French Quarter security

I went through French Quarter security ahead of the Super Bowl. Here's what it was like.
The music was pumping, the daiquiri machines were swirling and a few Chiefs and Eagles fans were hanging out on Bourbon, beads around their necks. But the reassuring sense of normalcy was interrupted by metal barriers,
Super Bowl: What we saw walking through the French Quarter’s ‘enhanced security zone’
Super Bowl fans have arrived in New Orleans ahead of the big game on Sunday. And so have thousands of law enforcement officers. They’re a part of a new “enhanced security zone” that launched on Wednesday in the French Quarter. The area includes the first seven blocks of Bourbon Street off of Canal, along with Royal and Dauphine streets.
Super Bowl LIX: New Orleans Police Ramp Up French Quarter Presence
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Super Bowl LIX festivities ramp up in New Orleans with trophy arrival, security enhancements, and fan celebrations
The Vince Lombardi Trophy is now on display at the Super Bowl Experience in New Orleans as security ramps up ahead of Super Bowl LIX.
What to know about security measures at the Super Bowl in New Orleans
After a New Year's Day terror attack struck New Orleans' historic French Quarter, city officials say they are confident in the security plans they have in place
Take it from locals: Super experience in New Orleans entails more than just the French Quarter
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.
New Orleans police adds security measures to French Quarter during Super Bowl weekend
If visitors want to explore the French Quarter during Super Bowl weekend, they'll have to do it on foot with numerous street closures and armed guards at every intersection.
Military and police presence ramps up in French Quarter; Super Bowl security out in full force
From helicopters churning in the skies to Louisiana National Guard members toting M4 rifles, the full force of the massive law enforcement presence in downtown New Orleans came into focus Wednesday as Super Bowl crowds began building.
Photos: State ramps up French Quarter security ahead of Super Bowl LIX
About 350 soldiers from the Louisiana National Guard and other law enforcement ramp up security in the French Quarter ahead of Super Bowl LIX. The extra security includes bag searches,
New Orleans lights up in spectacular display as Super Bowl LIX excitement builds
The heart of the French Quarter glowed in a breathtaking display of lights Sunday night (Feb. 2) as the city gears up to host ...
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