Sun Feb 09 23:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Super Bowl LIX Festivities Kick Off in New Orleans
**NEW ORLEANS, LA (February 9, 2025)** – Dozens of NFL officials and executives celebrated New Orleans’ unique culture at a pre-Super Bowl LIX party hosted by Saints owner Gayle Benson in City Park on Saturday. The event, held under the shade of the park’s majestic oaks, featured live music, food, and a festive atmosphere just hours before the big game. Jay Cicero, president and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation and a member of the Super Bowl LIX Host Committee, was among those in attendance. The party served as a fitting tribute to the Crescent City’s vibrant spirit as it prepares to host the 59th Super Bowl.