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Thousands of revelers ring in 2025 in New Orleans’ French Quarter
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – A golden-lit fleur de lis, a public concert stage and the familiar excesses along Bourbon Street were the focus of thousands of New Orleans visitors late Tuesday (Dec. 31).
New Year’s Eve revelers awaited the final countdown to 2025 in the French Quarter with a chilly night of music, laughter, beverages and fireworks along the curve of the Mississippi River.
Tank and the Bangas and local brass band favorite Bonerama played the free concert that ended 2024 and ushered in the new year. The last 10 seconds were to be counted down as the fleur de lis glowing at the Jax Brewery building was lowered across from Jackson Square.
Tourism officials said hotel occupancy rates were high in the city, both for the holiday and from an influx of college football fans in town for Wednesday’s Allstate Sugar Bowl between the University of Georgia and Notre Dame University.
Many of those football fans lined the streets of the French Quarter earlier Tuesday, reaching for throws from riders in the annual Sugar Bowl Parade that rolled at 2 p.m.
The Sugar Bowl is scheduled to kick off Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. at Caesars Superdome.
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Last night, thousands of revelers gathered in New Orleans’ iconic French Quarter to ring in the new year of 2025. The streets were alive with music, laughter, and fireworks as locals and tourists alike came together to celebrate the start of a new year.
The party started early in the evening, with bars and restaurants filling up quickly as people prepared to say goodbye to 2024 and welcome in 2025. As midnight approached, the energy in the French Quarter only grew stronger, with the sounds of live music and cheering filling the air.
When the clock struck midnight, the sky lit up with a dazzling display of fireworks, painting the night sky in brilliant colors and marking the official start of the new year. Revelers hugged, kissed, and raised their glasses to toast to a year filled with hope, happiness, and new beginnings.
As the night continued, the celebration in the French Quarter showed no signs of slowing down. The streets were filled with people dancing, singing, and enjoying the festive atmosphere that only New Orleans can provide.
As we look ahead to the rest of 2025, let’s carry the spirit of last night’s celebration with us – a spirit of joy, unity, and optimism for the future. Happy New Year from the French Quarter!
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