The Super Bowl isn't just a game on Sunday. It'll involve a nearly week-long spectacle taking over New Orleans with non-stop entertainment leading up to the big showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New Orleans residents are feeling the crunch of last-minute infrastructure projects and pregame event preparations before Super Bowl LIX hits the Superdome. The list of projects in the French Quarter and Central Business District has caused a revolving door of street closures over the past few months,

With just over a week until Super Bowl LIX kicks off at the Caesars Superdome, New Orleans is in full preparation mode. MORE: Super Bowl LIX events in New Orleans: Your Ultimate Guide City leaders and event organizers are working around the clock to ensure everything is in place for fans,