New Orleans police officials have message for NFL fans on fence about attending Super Bowl after attack
New Orleans Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick has a message for those on the fence about attending Super Bowl LIX next month following the terrorist attacks in the city.
Kirkpatrick told Fox News contributor Ted Williams on “Fox & Friends” on Thursday that fans should still plan to attend the big game on Feb. 9.
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New Orleans Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick releases a statement after a car plowed into a crowd of people on Canal and Bourbon Street in New Orleans on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
“They should plan to come,” Kirkpatrick said. “Like the Sugar Bowl this afternoon. We’ve proven time and time again in New Orleans that we can provide a safe environment. Look at the Taylor Swift concert a few weeks ago — Incredible fun environment for people, incredible environment where they can be a little bit and know they’re safe.
“This is a terrorist. Terrorists are hell-bent on causing carnage and destruction no matter what, but we as a city and as a law enforcement community have proven over time that we can handle and manage these large crowds.” “
Kirkpatrick vowed to correct any security breaches in preparation for the NFL’s biggest day of the year.
Georgia fans at the intersection of Canal Street and Bourbon Street. The Sugar Bowl CFP quarterfinal game between Georgia and Notre Dame was postponed following the Jan. 1, 2025, attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. (Jeff Burke-Iman photo)
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“The Super Bowl is still going on,” she added. “We will stand firm in our purpose. We will correct any gaps that exist – those gaps will be corrected. Today you will see, today you will experience what we can do.”
The NFL said it remains confident fans will experience a safe Super Bowl.
“We are deeply saddened by the news of the devastating events in New Orleans,” the NFL said in a statement Wednesday.
“For the past two years, the NFL and local host committees have worked with local, state and federal agencies and developed comprehensive safety plans,” the statement continued. “We are confident attendees will have a safe and enjoyable Super Bowl experience.”
A state trooper walked toward his vehicle at the intersection of Canal and Bourbon Streets. The Sugar Bowl CFP quarterfinal game between Georgia and Notre Dame was postponed following the Jan. 1, 2025, attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. (Jeff Burke-Iman photo)
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After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the Superdome became the venue for the Super Bowl.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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