The Quarter in the Aftermath: New Year’s Day, 2025

Looking down Orleans Street, which crosses Bourbon - toward the St. Louis Cathedral.


January 2025

In the aftermath of a New Year’s Eve vehicle attack that killed at least 14 people on Bourbon Street, the evening of the same day reveals a quiet and mournful neighborhood, with a heavy presence of law enforcement personnel and journalists.

- photos by Kimberly Summerlin

 

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Dauphine at St. Louis Street, looking toward Bourbon.


Louisiana State Police and National Guard bolster the NOPD and FBI presence at Toulouse Street


Dauphine Street looking toward Canal. The few restaurants that were open that evening were packed with visitors.


St. Ann at Burgundy Street


The intersection of St. Peter and Royal. For decades, it’s been one of the most popular places for buskers to perform.


On Canal, looking toward the intersection of Bourbon Street


Canal between Royal and Bourbon looking towards the Central Business District


Bienville Street, looking toward Bourbon.


Bienville Street between Royal and Bourbon, looking toward Bourbon Street.


At the intersection of Royal Street and Bienville, looking toward Bourbon, in the area where the attack occurred.


The intersection of Bourbon and Dumaine, looking toward Canal Street, several blocks from the attack. NHK World Japan at left, NewsNation at right.


NewsNation at the corner of Bourbon and Dumaine, several blocks from where the attack occurred.


On Dauphine Street, looking toward the cathedral. The closest intersection is Bourbon Street.


 
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