New Orleans flings open its doors this week to the biggest party in American sports, welcoming thousands of tourists weeks after a New Year's Day attack on the city's iconic Bourbon Street. Metal barriers were placed throughout the city's French Quarter,

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.

Donald Trump will appear at the Caesars Superdome when the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles. The matchup, featuring the reigning Super Bowl champions and one of the league's most storied franchises, kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET and will air on FOX during Super Bowl 59.