French Quarter Festival announces the confirmed bands and food offerings for the annual event from April 10-13, 2025.

An ‘enhanced security zone’ will be set up around Bourbon Street to increase safety during Super Bowl weekend.

Officials with the Louisiana State Police have announced safety guidelines for in and around the French Quarter in anticipation of the upcoming Super Bowl.

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.

Super Bowl activities represent attractive targets for potential attacks following the deadly New Year's attack in New Orleans, law enforcement agencies said.

The New Orleans Police Department met with French Quarter businesses on Wednesday to find out what they think about possible restrictions. A major one would be making Bourbon Street strictly walkable.

The new security enhancements include the establishment of a French Quarter Enhanced Security Zone (FQESZ), where heightened security protocols will be enforced. The Louisiana State Police will develop and publish official boundaries for the FQESZ, ensuring public awareness of restricted areas ahead of the Super Bowl.

How are businesses and residents feeling in the French Quarter in the wake of the New Year’s terrorist attack? What are the thoughts going into the Super

The Super Bowl is just days away, and all eyes are on how federal, state and local officials plan to keep the city safe after a terror attack killed 14 people and injured 57 others on New Year's Day.

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.

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.