Super Bowl host New Orleans is no stranger to thousands of out-of-town revelers descending upon the city and authorities there did not balk when asked if they’d be greasing their poles. They pointed out that an annual pole-greasing party hosted by a hotel in the French Quarter is how the city kicks off Mardi Gras.

According to Hotels.com, the average New Orleans hotel room is going for about $650 per night around the Super Bowl, compared to $747 for last year's game in Las Vegas.

As of now, the Chiefs hold a 6-5 advantage over the Eagles including their thrilling Super Bowl win. Most recently, the clubs squared off in Kansas City on Nov. 20, 2023. Jalen Hurts and co. got their sweet regular season revenge in that contest and won 21-7, outscoring KC 14-0 in the second half.

As we count down to Super Bowl LIX and New Orleans construction crews wrap up new roadways and sidewalks, artists are also finishing a number of projects that'll showcase more of the city's uniqueness.

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.

NFL officials arrive in town today to begin the preparations for a week full of events leading up to Super Bowl 59. “We love New Orleans,” said NFL Senior Director of Events Nicki Ewell. “There’s so much amazing things to