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New Orleans is gearing up to host Super Bowl XI, and it promises to be a celebration like no other, combining two mega-events into one. Coinciding with Mardi Gras, this year's festival combines the thrill of soccer with the spirit of Carnival season.
Of course, next month's festival will take place in the shadow of a deadly assault that took place in the early hours of this year's New Year's Day. The attack, which occurred on Bourbon Street in the heart of the city's French Quarter, left 14 people dead and the city is taking extra precautions and safety measures to protect attendees of next month's spree. Local officials asked former New York City Police Department Commissioner Bill Bratton to review the safety plan, and the city was given more federal funding for the event.
“New Orleans & Company is building strong partnerships with the NOPD, Louisiana State Police, and other law enforcement agencies to enhance our coverage of upcoming events and conferences, and to provide additional coverage in high-traffic areas. We have patrols,” said Senior Vice President Kelly Schultz. Responsible for communications and PR for New Orleans & Company, the city's official destination marketing and sales organization.
It's a familiar home for a city that has long turned grief into renewal, from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina to today. This city's ethos is famous for acknowledging life's frailties by living it to the fullest. Its hard-to-party spirit is rooted in a history of perseverance.
The Super Bowl and Mardi Gras are held around the same time.
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Caesars Superdome celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and is elevating the fan experience. Opened in 1975 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the building is undergoing four-year, five-year renovations that include Wi-Fi upgrades, three new atriums, two new 40-yard bars, and a 4,000-square-foot end zone. It recently completed a $60 million renovation. Enhanced accessibility for clubs and fans with disabilities at field level.
If you want to see the game in action, game-day tickets can be purchased on the secondary market for about $6,000. But given the price, you're better off buying one of the VIP packages, which start at nearly $7,000. This special option includes a pregame party, open bar, food, and a Ludacris live show. Some of the more expensive packages include hotel stays, which is helpful since most rooms in the city are sold out.
For those who need a place to stay, Caesars New Orleans had space available at the time of writing. A seven-minute drive from the Superdome, the nearly 800-room hotel was recently renovated by Harrah's for $435 million and features the area's only land-based casino and Nobu Matsuhisa, the state's first Nobu hotel. It features restaurants by renowned chefs such as , Bobby Flay, and local favorites Emeril Lagasse and Nina Compton.
Sports Illustrated hosts one of the biggest Super Bowl extravaganzas.
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Festivities begin at the Superdome on Feb. 3 for the Super Bowl opener, with players and coaches from both teams making their only public appearances before kickoff. Watch them be interviewed by the media and enjoy live New Orleans entertainment.
The Super Bowl Experience will be held from February 5th to 8th at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Bring your family to participate in interactive games, meet-and-greets with players, and photos with Super Bowl rings and the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Shacks Fun House will take over Mardi Gras World on February 7th. The 7th annual festival-circus-carnival hybrid of games and rides will feature performances by John Summitt, Ludacris, DJ Illy, Miles O'Neal and DJ Diesel (Shax's alter ego). The host was Shaquille O'Neal, a Louisiana State University graduate. This will be one of the places you'll meet celebrities, with Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, Russell Wilson and Michael Phelps all having attended the festival in the past.
The following night, the venue will host the 5th Annual Sports Illustrated Party. Dom Dolla and Diplo play a high energy set. Past parties have included Patrick Mahomes, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian, and Justin and Hailey Bieber. Diplo will also headline the Super Bowl pregame party on February 7th at Generations Hall.
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Loud Luxury, Timbaland, Plastik Funk and Unkommon will take to the Generations Hall stage for Maxim's Saints and Sinners party on February 8th.
One event not to be missed is the Super Bowl Host Committee Parade on February 8th. The first Mardi Gras-like parade will roll through the French Quarter with Super Bowl-themed floats, marching bands, stomping groups and celebrity appearances. And athletes. Spectators will be able to catch themed “throws,” or free items thrown to the crowd from a giant float, including NFL beads and stuffed footballs.
Foodies who love football will want to attend Taste of the NFL on February 8th at the National World War II Museum. Chefs Andrew Zimmern, Carla Hall, Tim Love, Rashida Perry, and Mark Butcher host NFL-sanctioned charity events at NOLA locations including Brennan's, Dookie Chase's Restaurant, and Restaurant Revolution. Facilities will also participate. They make Southern favorites like brisket beignets, red velvet lobster mac and cheese, and chargrilled oysters.
Enjoy food at Guy Fieri Flavortown Tailgate at Mardi Gras World on February 9th. Play pre-games with spiky-haired chefs at the world's largest tailgate, and watch performances by Diplo, Flavor Fluff, and local rockers Cowboy Mouse.
Brunch at Commander's Palace is going to be amazing.
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Food, drinks and other activities
Go beyond the big event and get a taste of local culture while celebrating the Super Bowl. Beat the crowds and head uptown for a super weekend brunch at the iconic Commander's Palace restaurant. While listening to live jazz, enjoy upscale Creole dishes like foie gras sliders with seared taleggio and crab-boiled peanut mostarda, or Dirty Bird poppers with slow-smoked pork boudin-stuffed quail, candied jalapeños, and Creole cream cheese. Enjoy tailgate-style cuisine.
Elsewhere in Uptown, modern Israeli/Mediterranean restaurant Saba will add two cocktails for Super Bowl week only. A riff on the Spanish drink Calimocho (this cherry coke-inspired version uses Manischewitz red cream) and Stone Fence (a hard cider with bourbon and Baharat syrup). ). Additionally, natural wine bar Really Really Nice Wines will host Super Bowl Bingo during the game. If you win bingo, win a glass of beer. More powerful and colorful Asian fusion gems, Mr. Mao hosts Mr. Mao Pop Out. The shot menu offered during the halftime show includes the Hoodoo Espresso Martini Shooter, Almond Joy Shot, Homemade Fireball, and Make It Rain. Pour all three 1.5 oz.
Near the vibrancy of downtown, The Roosevelt New Orleans, recommended by Forbes Travel Guide, Waldorf Astoria Hotel's famous Sazerac Bar offers cocktails like the Royal Blues (Crown Royal Deluxe, St. Elizabeth Allspice Drum, Muddled Blueberry, and Agave Syrup) offers a Super Bowl menu. , calamansi, tobacco, leather bitters). Cane & Table, a Cuban/Caribbean spot in the French Quarter, offers several game-day inspired libations made with rum and sugar cane spirits.
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Pick up some sweets at the excellent Ayu Bakehouse. Packaged to-go boxes containing mini pastries, game-day snacks, breads stenciled with team logos, and muffuletta king cakes are being brought home by the bakery for the Super Bowl.
If you're lucky enough to book a room at the Forbes Travel Guide 4-star Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans before it sells out, you'll be treated to exclusive Super Bowl weekend programming including daily live music, Chandelier Bar tastings, restaurant access, and more. You can enjoy it. On-site restaurant and bar (store closed to non-guests).
The 4-star Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans is also fully booked, but you can still visit The Late Checkout x The Ritz-Carlton pop-up shop Thursday through Monday. From the coveted designer collection, you'll find white logo t-shirts, white flag t-shirts, sweatshirts, navy joggers, blue zipper jackets and more.
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