Remember when the power went out the last time New Orleans hosted the Super Bowl? We sure do. Why it matters: The pressure is on to prove that Entergy can keep the lights on for Super Bowl LIX at the Caesars Superdome and avoid another national embarrassment.

Weren't invited to any A-list parties? No worries, here are some free Super Bowl events happening around New Orleans.

The preparations for the big game have taken on an additional importance after the New Year’s Day attack on Bourbon Street.