A New Year's attack in New Orleans, leaving at least 15 dead and 30 injured, has cast a shadow over the city's upcoming major events, the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras. The attack, being investigated as terrorism, has prompted concerns about public safety and the ability to ensure the enjoyment of these celebrations.
New Orleans faces safety concerns for two major upcoming events, Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras, after an attack on New Year's revelers early Wednesday. News week reached out to the New Orleans Police Department via email for comment on Wednesday night.Why It MattersThe attack that killed at least 15 people and injured 30 more came about a month before the Super Bowl and days before the beginning of Carnival season, which ends with Mardi Gras on March 4.
Attack Showed Cracks In New Orleans' SecurityNew Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell told reporters that the city hoped to replace bollards—posts used to prevent vehicles from ramming into people, things and places—before the Super Bowl, scheduled for February 9 at the Caesars Superdome.'Bollards were not up because they are near completion with the expectation of being completed, of course, by Super Bowl—way before Super Bowl,' Cantrell said.
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