This comes ahead of the first big weekend of parades, as well as the recently granted SEAR 1 rating for Mardi Gras.

The city of New Orleans is preparing for Mardi Gras celebrations by increasing security measures. Find out about the safety initiatives here.

A map shows the "enhanced security zone" Gov. Jeff Landry has authorized for the busiest portion of the French Quarter ahead of ... he declared Jan. 1 for New Orleans, and its language indicates ...

including a plan to designate the NOPD’s French Quarter station as a vocational school to create a gun-free zone. Visitors heading to New Orleans for Super Bowl week will encounter heightened ...

Jeff Landry, New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick and Louisiana State Police joined the news conference, expressing that the city is safe ... zones around the French Quarter.

2025 in New Orleans. The enhanced security zone in the French Quarter will be in place from Feb. 5-10 in addition to the enhanced security zone surrounding the Caesars Superdome that will be ...