8:30 LRN Newscast

The French Quarter Enhanced Security Zone in New Orleans goes into effect today. That means no coolers, ice chests and bags larger than 4.5 by 6.5 are allowed on Bourbon Street and surrounding streets. State Police Sergeant Kate Stegall says they also have barricades called archers…

Cut 9 (11) “…crossing Bourbon”

So far one of the main attractions is a million dollar light show that highlights New Orleans’ history on the St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says the Super Bowl Light show takes place every 30 minutes from 6:30 to 11:00 each night until game day…

Cut 21 (18) “…flair to it”

For those who traveled to the Super Bowl and staying at a hotel, Adam Thompson from Bookies.dot-com has found hotel costs are well over two-thousand dollars…

Cut 5 (15) “…for two nights”

If you are in New Orleans on Saturday, the Super Bowl Host committee is putting on a Mardi-Gras style parade in the French Quarter …

Cut 14 (10) “….very unique throws”

That’s Jay Cicero from the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, who says the parade will start at 10 AM at the corner of Esplande and Decatur Street.

Prairieville native and Dutchtown star Justin Reid doesn’t have time for parades, the Kansas City Chiefs safety is preparing to play in his third consecutive Super Bowl. He says it’s cool to play in a Super Bowl near his hometown…

Cut 16 (10) “…out to support”