In a press statement released on its website today, Entergy New Orleans announced the cause of the now infamous Super Bowl 47 blackout which caused half of the Superdome stadium to be without lights.

Despite growing criticism by some of the blackout that marred what appears to be a near-perfect Super Bowl week by the City of New Orleans, Mayor  Mitch Landrieu, area leaders, Super Bowl and city officials put their best face forward praising one another for a job well done.

Once again, the City of New Orleans did an outstanding job of hosting the world’s biggest sporting event, the Super Bowl. For the tenth time, New Orleans welcomed the NFL’s signature event to the city. The response from the media, fans, and NFL officials has been fantastic with some even saying that the city should host the game every year.

How successful was Super Bowl 47 for New Orleans, despite the now infamous BLACKOUT?

 “But in the aftermath of Sunday night’s second half blackout, New Orleans may need a new football stadium before they play host to their 11th Super Bowl.”..Patrick Riche, Forbes Magazine contributor

Media’s spotlight on New Orleans despite Super Bowl light show

What a score for Louisiana, New Orleans, and Jefferson Parish!  Super Bowl XLVII was a super hit.  The game was spectacular, halftime was incredible, and the fans who visited our great city were well pleased by their experiences. 

Super Bowl XLVII had its memorable moments, including a first-ever power glitch, but let us talk about the game first. The Ravens went up big early and had to hold off a furious San Francisco rally, which they did thanks to two huge defensive plays in the fourth quarter.

Well, the big day is almost here, and it's time to stick my head in the oven and pick the Baltimore Ravens to win Super Bowl XLVII.

Super Bowl, Mardi Gras, rebuild, the Downtown Development District or DDD of New Orleans is buzzing, growing, and greatly transforming.