Big Easy Gets More Than The Big Game
Super Bowl LIX will be held in the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on February 9, 2025. This will be the record-tying 11th NFL Championship game held in the Crescent City.
For anyone who has ever been to New Orleans, you know that there is always something fun going on here, but, this February, there are tons of festivities planned for fans of America's favorite sport. From a parade to concerts and a brand-new festival in the French Market, there will truly be something for everyone.

It is no secret how huge the economic impact is for the host city. With most hotels and restaurants booked throughout Super Bowl week, you can expect over 100,000 visitors coming into the city. According to the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, when New Orleans hosted Super Bowl XLVII in 2013, the event brought in around $480 million. Being that that was 11 years ago, as well as the additional events planned for this Super Bowl, you can probably expect that number to double—not to mention the jobs that were created due to the time and planning of each event, as well as hosting the actual game.
This year's Super Bowl events will kick off on Monday, February 3 on Opening Night, where fans are invited into the Caesars Superdome ahead of the game for an exciting evening celebrating both AFC and NFC champions as they arrive in New Orleans. This event will give them a sneak peek of the Super Bowl imagery and the opportunity to hear from various Super Bowl players and coaches during their only public appearance held before the big game. It is a night filled with family-friendly activities, including photo opportunities, exclusive NFL Shop merchandise, and more.
One of the biggest and most popular events of the week is the Super Bowl Experience, a family-friendly event that features unique interactive games and exhibits, as well as gives fans the chance to meet current NFL players and Legends for autographs. Throughout the Super Bowl Experience, fans can take photos with the Vince Lombardi Trophy, race in a 40-yard dash against virtual NFL players on LED screens, and view an amazing display that features all 58 Super Bowl rings. The exhibit will open on Wednesday, February 5 to Saturday, February 8, 2025.
Also on Wednesday, February 5, there will be the 26th annual Super Bowl Soulful Celebration. This is the NFL's only sanctioned inspirational concert, uniting cultures through the power of music, faith, and football. This year's theme is "Keep Going" and will be held at the Mahalia Jackson Theater of Performing Arts. It will feature performances by R&B, country, and gospel artists. This celebration also honors NFL players both on and off the gridiron, spotlighting their contributions to making the world a better place. The event will be broadcasted on Fox.
Staying true to New Orleans' traditions, there will be a Carnival-style parade the day before the big game that will roll from the French Quarter to the Warehouse District. There will be at least 20 floats and feature several Louisiana high school and college bands, local stomping groups, plus a star-studded lineup of celebrity guests and athletes. Louisiana's own Todd Graves, founder of Raising Cane's, will serve as the king of the parade. Parade-goers can expect to catch a variety of throws, including NFL-themed beads and plush footballs. For those who are unable to attend the parade, WDSU will air the parade live. If you are outside of the local viewing area, the parade will also be live streamed by NOLA.com.
The first annual Louisiana Cultural Festival at the French Market will be held on Friday, February 7 and Saturday, February 8. This all-new festival will highlight the many cultures of Louisiana with unique booths and exhibits that feature local Native American tribes. There will also be a cultural corner with basket weaving, storytelling, cooking and dance demonstrations, and live musical performances from both jazz and Zydeco bands.


To close out an amazing week of festivities is the Taste of the NFL on Saturday, February 8 at the National World War II Museum. This culinary extravaganza is the NFL's largest philanthropic culinary event held during Super Bowl weekend. This year's event will be hosted by celebrity chefs Andrew Zimmern, Carla Hall, Tim Love, Lasheeda Perry, and Mark Bucher. They will be joined by over 25 culinary masters, including some of New Orleans' best chefs to prepare their own Taste of the NFL signature dishes. Proceeds from the event will benefit the national nonprofit GENYOUth's commitment to end student hunger, as well as to help increase equitable access to and participation in school meals among at-risk children in New Orleans and throughout the United States.
Of course on Super Bowl Sunday, all eyes will be on the Caesars Superdome with the big game, and many of our local bars and restaurants will be hosting viewing and Super Bowl- themed parties. So even if your favorite team is not playing, go out and support all our wonderful local businesses throughout New Orleans. That way, no matter the ending score, everyone wins.