With the New Year’s holiday upon us, the French Quarter Enhanced Security Zone is re-established, encompassing an area bound by Canal, Royal, St. Ann and Dauphine streets. State Police Trooper Danny Berrincha says visitors staying in hotels on Bourbon Street should use the entrances on Royal Street or Dauphine Street if possible.
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If the Polar Bear Plunge doesn’t exactly appeal to you to ring in the new year, why not take a hike? Louisiana State Parks Assistant Secretary Brandon Burris says as part of the First Day Hikes program, admission to state parks tomorrow and Friday is free – all the better to enjoy the beautiful landscapes at the state parks.
For a fifth consecutive year, Louisiana will have a float in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California. Jeff Palermo has the story
After the parade tomorrow comes a full day of College Football Playoff action, culminating with the Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Ole Miss. The winner of that matchup will face the winner of tonight’s Cotton Bowl between Miami and Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl next week.