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.

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.

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.

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.

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.