Strong security presence on Bourbon Street in New Orleans ahead of the Super Bowl

Описание: (9 Feb 2025)
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New Orleans - 8 February 2025
1. Various of Louisiana National Guard staff a security checkpoint on Bourbon Street
2. Various of Louisiana state police vehicle parked near entrance of Bourbon Street
3. Close-up of welcome to New Orleans sign
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Jeff Lean, visitor from Kansas City:
“It makes me feel great. We've walked Bourbon Street. We've walked all the streets all week, and there's always security. There's always there. Their presence is known.”
5. Various of Bourbon Street with Louisiana National Guard staff at security checkpoint
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Jeff Lean , visitor from Kansas City:
“We've been here all week and we have experienced nothing but kindness and friendliness from everyone we meet.”
7. Various of memorial for victims of terrorist attack near Bourbon Street entrance , with visitors looking nearby
8. SOUNDBITE (English) Alan Bunch, visitor from Kansas City:
“It is good to see the security. It does make you feel better. You can't pass a block that there aren't there aren't officers or something and that that is a good thing.”

STORYLINE:
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 for Sunday's Super Bowl.

More than 125,000 visitors — including President Donald Trump — are expected to converge on the Big Easy this week for days of revelry capped off by the clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at the Caesars Superdome to crown this season's NFL champion.

Following the truck-ramming attack that killed 14 people and injured dozens more along Bourbon Street, one of the city's most famous thoroughfares, alleged security lapses triggered multiple lawsuits and investigations. But the city, the NFL and law enforcement officials insist that after more than a year of preparations, they are ready to play host.

Approximately 2,000 law enforcement officers will be present for the Super Bowl, New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick told reporters Wednesday.

No vehicle traffic will be allowed on the Bourbon Street, and the city will block intersections leading to the most popular areas, Kirkpatrick said.

Drones are prohibited above downtown New Orleans and around the Superdome in the days leading up to the game, and there will be flight restrictions up to 18,000 feet (5,486 meters), according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Armed federal air marshals will be stationed around the city's transportation hubs, scanning for suspicious people or activities and guarding against drones, said Noel Curtin, supervisory air marshal in charge with the Transportation Security Administration.


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