New Orleans pulsating under spotlight of nine major sporting events
Michigan and Virginia Tech football fans flooded the city Monday in anticipation of tonights Allstate Sugar Bowl. They crowded the streetcars, flocked to Harrahs Casino and endured long lines at Mothers, Cafe du Monde and Camellia Grill. Some were decked in maroon and burnt orange feather boas. Others donned maize GEAUX BLUE T-shirts. Regardless of their allegiance, all wore smiles.
Among the festive horde, the Elswicks from Christiansburg, Va., stood out, Chase in his navy blue Michigan hoodie holding hands with Kathleen in her maroon Virginia Tech sweatshirt. Chase grew up a die-hard Michigan fan. Kathleen bleeds maroon and burnt orange.
As soon as the couple learned the Hokies and Wolverines would tangle for the first time in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, they booked their first trip to New Orleans. Dont count the Elswicks among those who think the Sugar Bowl matchup lacks pizzazz.
It was the chance of a lifetime, said Kathleen, 24.
Added Chase, 27: There was no way we were going to miss it.
The Elswicks were just two of the thousands who have or will descend upon the Crescent City for a remarkable fortnight of fun, football and frivolity.
The city has hosted its share of major events, but its never seen something quite like this, with so many big events squeezed into such a short time frame.
Brimming with big events
New Orleans is in the midst of a head-spinning two-week span in which the Superdome and New Orleans Arena will play host to nine major sporting events, including three nationally televised football game.
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