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.

It’s a big difference from past Super Bowls in New Orleans, but fans say they appreciate it. One Kansas City fans says he reconsidered coming after the New Year's Day truck attack, but didn't want his family to miss out.

Following a deadly New Year’s Day attack, New Orleans officials bolster Super Bowl security with advanced measures, including drones bans, bomb-sniffing dogs, AI surveillance, and National Guard deployment to ensure public safety.