Heightened security restrictions will be in effect for the busiest section of the French Quarter starting next Wednesday through at least the day after Super Bowl LIX is played, Gov. Jeff Landry announced Wednesday.

That’s lawful in Louisiana,” Metropolitan Crime Commission CEO Rafael Goyeneche said. “There’s nothing that can be done legally with respect to people bringing firearms into the French Quarter because of the constitutional carry legislation.

Football fans will pack New Orleans for the Super Bowl but if visitors want to make the most of their visit, they'll have to do some exploring outside of downtown.

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.

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