The Super Bowl returns to New Orleans over a decade after the famous Blackout Bowl. And honestly, there’s some history of the Super Bowl and New Orleans. The last time when the Ravens faced the 49ers in NOLA, the game experienced a 34-minute power outage, leading to its nickname, the “Blackout Bowl.” And this year? Well, the Crescent City has faced a national tragedy at the beginning of this year.

Still, the city stands tall, all thanks to its resilient citizens and the true leadership of Governor Jeff Landry, and now Terry Bradshaw feels nothing but proud as the city rebounded. And why wouldn’t he? I mean, the NFL legend grew up in Louisiana, won the first of his four Super Bowls there, and now the NOLA committee proclaimed 5th February as Terry Bradshaw Day. But here’s the thing—the former Steelers QB gives Landry all the credit in a strong message for leading the way and keeping the city strong.

“Five weeks ago, right down this street,” Bradshaw speaks. “There was a terror attack on this city and if you want to say on this city, on the state, on this nation, the city of New Orleans has rebounded. There’s such a resilient bunch of people, and a lot of that credit certainly goes not just to New Orleans, but to your (Jeff Landry) leadership. What makes this so special? This town?” 

Sure, the Super Bowl was uncertain to be played at the Caesars Superdome. But the city fought back and is now ready to host the Chiefs vs. Eagles final showdown and Landry knows the efforts behind this. “Well, I can tell you, look, we were here New Year’s Day. We were here on New Year’s Eve,” Landry stated. “I decided to come and celebrate here thinking things were going well, we had been working so hard to welcome the Super Bowl to New Orleans and then to wake up to that tragedy and have to deal with the victims and the families whose lives will forever be changed.”

Bradshaw further added, “But you know what, as I called through and spoke to those families, there was one theme that consisted, don’t let this go in vain. Make sure that those who came here and lost a lot, they came here in a fun-in festive atmosphere, and that’s what New Orleans is about. This is a street that represents America right here. Any walk of life can come here and enjoy themselves, and that’s what this city’s all about. This is a Super Bowl city.” 

Indeed! After a tragic event in which 14 people lost their lives, the city now feels safe and the people are ready to enjoy the game, that pretty much feels like a great festive moment.

Will Chiefs make history where Terry Bradshaw won his first Super Bowl?

On the New Year 2025, a national tragedy struck the Crescent City when a truck intentionally rammed a truck into pedestrians on the Bourbon Street, taking the lives of 14 people. The attack led to an increase security for the Super Bowl LIX between the Super Bowl LVII rivals: the Chiefs and the Eagles. And now? With over 2,700 law enforcement members on duty, security at the Super Bowl is tighter than ever.

Despite the heavy security, the city’s been walking a fine line—keeping things safe while still embracing the electric Super Bowl energy. And with the stakes this high, you can see why. On one side, Mahomes and the Chiefs are gunning for a historic three-peat—something even Brady couldn’t pull off. On the other, Jalen Hurts and the Eagles are hungry for revenge after Super Bowl LVII. Safe to say, NOLA’s got a showdown brewing.

Now, Terry Bradshaw has definitely made a name for himself in the city and it would be exciting to see if Patrick Mahomes can create a history in New Orleans or not. After all, he’ll be the first QB to achieve three-peat in the NFL history if he succeeds.