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.

Opening Night: On the Monday before the big game, the public can hit Opening Night at the Superdome at 5 p.m. for $20 a person. The event includes New Orleans-themed entertainment and a chance to see both teams and coaches in their sole public appearance before the game.

The sports world will focus on New Orleans for the Super Bowl on February 9. But this town, supremely experienced in throwing a party, has more in store than football.

As the Super Bowl's unofficial corporate party scene has grown to epic proportions, host cities like New Orleans look to benefit their local businesses and brands

Chris Stapleton brings his blend of country, classic rock and soul to the iconic New Orleans music venue the Fillmore on Thursday. Singer Post Malone, who performed "America the Beautiful" at last year's Super Bowl in Las Vegas, will take the Fillmore stage one night later.

Burnett recommends playing the googly eye TV game while watching the matchup. For this, every person playing would paste googly eyes at random places on the TV, and when a face lands on a set of eyes, the person who placed them takes a drink or gets a point. Whoever ends up with the most drinks/points wins.

BECAUSE ALSO IN TOWN, THE COVETED LOMBARDI TROPHY WELCOMED IN AND UNIQUELY NEW ORLEANS FASHION WITH A SECOND LINE TO JACKSON SQUARE. WDSU REPORTER JASMINE FRANKLIN IS PICKING UP OUR LIVE TEAM COVERAGE RIGHT NOW WITH A LOOK AT ALL OF THAT EXCITEMENT AS WE REALLY COUNT DOWN TO KICKOFF.