Bourbon Street reopens with heavy police presence following New Year’s attack

Bourbon Street is back open on Thursday after the devastating New Year’s attack that claimed 15 lives and injured many more.

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When will Bourbon Street reopen?

At 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, the iconic street welcomed visitors once again, but this time with noticeably tighter security and a commitment to keeping everyone safe

Stepping up security

To reassure the community, Police Superintendent Anna Kirkpatrick shared the city’s new safety measures. “You’re going to see a much larger police presence,” she said. “We’re confident in these changes, and we want everyone to feel confident too.”

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New Orleans police aren’t taking any chances. Heavy trucks and extra barriers are stationed along Bourbon Street, and officers are out in full force to keep things secure.

Footage from Bourbon Street Live Cam

What happened?

The tragedy struck when a driver, a U.S. Army veteran, broke through barricades in a pickup truck, killing 15 people before being stopped by police. The incident turned what should have been a night of celebration into one of heartbreak for the city.

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