Early Fans On Super Bowl Sunday

On game day, this facility is usually brimming with fans as early as 5:00 AM. Today, the New Orleans Saints are in Miami to become NFL Champions. Their stadium is empty and there is no tailgating near the dome today. All of the fans are in the French Quarter assembling for the greatest party this city has ever known.
Throughout the city, fans are preparing their celebrations at home and also in the tourist districts of New Orleans. As vacant as it appears near the dome, the Quarter is alive with a spirit unlike any I've ever witnessed.

Early Fans On Super Bowl Sunday

The Double Tree Hotel on Canal is very popular. It is also gear central for those fans that will arrive without New Orleans Saints Super Bowl gear. For a fair price, everything needed for the game came be purchased here.

Early Fans On Super Bowl Sunday

Mother's Restaurant is a popular eatery at the end of Poydras Street that is a favorite of fans on game day. It's more important to remember the game is being played in Miami, but , the fans have travelled to New Orleans where the party is more fun. The lines outside the door, signify the capacity at 10:00 AM on Super Bowl Sunday.

Early Fans On Super Bowl Sunday

The hotels carry a heavy reservations list during carnival. This day has placed a heavier burden, because, this is Super Bowl Sunday and Saints fans are travelling to New Orleans for the game that is being played in Miami. Saints fans have always known the best place to celebrate anything is New Orleans. The early reports from Miami indicate a less than Saints desirable atmosphere based on restrictions for partying. The Who Dat Nation decided there is no reason to party in Miami, simply party in New Orleans and await the teams return.
The fans have been partying in this city since the first playoff victory and have continued through the Super Bowl. Unfortunately, for many Saints fans there are no hotel vacancies as witnessed by the luggage being dragged down Canal Street. Additionally, luggage is stacked up in front of the Marriot for folks trying to get in with reservations.
It's unusual for a team competing in another city to have their fans gather in their home city for celebrations, however, the loyalty for this team transcends all others.

Early Fans On Super Bowl Sunday

There will be many impromptu parties during this day. The best way to get in on the party is to have access to one of the established venues for Super Bowl Tailgating. the Marriot Hotel on Canal St. is the place to be during the Super Bowl. The hotel has set up a party area the entrance of their hotel parking lot for anyone willing to attend. It's always a blast at this location.

Early Fans On Super Bowl Sunday

These folks are headed toward the crowds of Bourbon Street. Although Canal St. is very busy with all flavors of Super Bowl preparations, New Orleans' most famous street calls everyone to party.

Early Fans On Super Bowl Sunday

These folks signify the spirit of what it's like to attend a Saints game in New Orleans. Because of the culture and history of carnival, everything is flavored to signify the ambiance of the city.

Early Fans On Super Bowl Sunday

Early Fans On Super Bowl Sunday

Bourbon Street is beginning to fill early morning. Those that arrive early will be guaranteed seating in the public establishments for the game. Otherwise, they will stand outside and the party rolls on.

Early Fans On Super Bowl Sunday

Although this is Super Bowl Sunday, fans of the New Orleans Saints attend the games and it's celebration in a carnival atmosphere. Of course, the Super Bowl occurred during Carnival this year, however, Saints fans attend in carnival attire during the regular season.

Early Fans On Super Bowl Sunday

The fans of the New Orleans Saints love to eat, as the food is a significant aspect of our culture. This particular morning has created early arrivals for the restaurants as these fans have travelled from many different parts of our country. It's tough finding a vacant restaurant at 10:00 today, so, these fans will wait many hours prior to entering for a meal and possibly the chance to see the game on public screens.

Early Fans On Super Bowl Sunday

The buggy rides are available as a regular tourist attraction on a daily basis. As this is Super Bowl Sunday morning, New Orleans fans are moving early and so are the tourists that have arrived as fans of the Saints.

Early Fans On Super Bowl Sunday

Although it's early on Super Bowl Sunday, Saints fans find pleasure in assembling at Cafe Du Monde for coffee and beignets. Of course, there are standing room only crowds inside and the lines outside signify the capacity to it's limit.

Early Fans On Super Bowl Sunday

Fans assemble early on Super Bowl Sunday in Pirates Alley. Pirates alley is an art exhibition area that is a tourist attraction on a daily basis. Today, these folks aren't as interested in art. They are searching for a bar that will accommodate them on this day. The Saints are in Miami preparing to play the Colts. Their fans are in New Orleans looking for a party or anywhere that will accommodate one. It's 10:00 AM in New Orleans, the game begins at 5:20 PM.