Louisiana Culture Festival is a great option for families who want to explore the history of New Orleans. Open Feb. 7 and 8 at the French Market, the festival features several local artists, dancers, regional cuisine, Louisiana crafts and free activities for kids. The festival is open from 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Secret Service is already in New Orleans ahead of President Trump's visit for Super Bowl Sunday, New Orleans Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick tells Axios exclusively. Why it matters: Security was a top focus in the city after the New Year's Day terrorist attack,

According to forecasts, New Orleans will have a high in the upper 70s on Sunday, and the temperature will fall slightly to around 70 degrees by kickoff time. National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologist Phil Grigsby, who works at the New Orleans office, told Newsweek this is about 10 degrees above normal for this time of year.

Super Bowl LIX security will have 2,000 law enforcement officers on duty, along with 200 state troopers and 350 national guard troops, to patrolling the area.

With the sheer amount of law enforcement on every street corner and security measures in place, “New Orleans will be the safest place to be anywhere in the country,” said Phillip Constantin, an adviser with the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

The buzz of the Big Easy was alive on Monday night, as the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles kicked off Super Bowl LIX festivities. So too was the presence of law enforcement, with hundreds of National Guard troops flooding the downtown area alongside local police in an unprecedented security team-up for the NFL's momentous week.

Stay Visible and Alert: Stick to well-lit, populated areas. Avoid walking alone, and stay aware of your surroundings to deter potential criminals. Safeguard Your Belongings: Avoid displaying cash or expensive jewelry. Keep valuables in your front pockets, and secure purses or wallets to reduce the risk of theft.

Super Bowl LIX festivities are in full swing in New Orleans ahead of the big game on Feb. 9. Why it matters: Follow us this week for updates as we party hop and go to the official NFL events. The big picture: The Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

New Orleans residents are feeling the crunch of last-minute infrastructure projects and pregame event preparations before Super Bowl LIX hits the Superdome. The list of projects in the French Quarter and Central Business District has caused a revolving door of street closures over the past few months,