NOPD Announces French Quarter Traffic Closures and No Parking Zones for Southern Decadence
 NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Police Department will implement enhanced traffic closures and No Parking Zones in portions of the French Quarter in connection with Southern Decadence events taking place from Friday, September 4, through Sunday, September 6, 2026.
The French Quarter Interior Closure will be enhanced nightly during the event enforced by NOPD officers stationed at designated intersections.
The Interior Closure will be in effect during the following dates and times: Friday, September 4 – Sunday, September 6, 2026, 4:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m. nightly
Officers will close streets leading to Bourbon Street to vehicle traffic. No vehicles will be permitted to cross Bourbon Street during the closure except Emergency vehicles responding to calls will be permitted access when necessary and when safe to do so.
No Parking Zones will also be established within the 700 and 800 blocks between Dauphine Street and Royal Street, on both sides of the following streets:
- Conti Street
- St. Louis Street
- Toulouse Street
- St. Peter Street
- Orleans Street
- St. Ann Street
- Dumaine Street
- St. Philip Street
The No Parking Zones will be in effect beginning, Friday, September 4, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. through Monday, September 7, 2026, at 6:00 a.m.
Vehicles parked within designated No Parking Zones are subject to towing. NOPD tow trucks will be assigned to the area, and the department's Towing Section will conduct regular sweeps throughout the event period.
Motorists, residents and visitors are encouraged to pay close attention to posted signage and plan alternate routes when traveling through the French Quarter.
The NOPD thanks the public for its cooperation as officers work to maintain a safe environment for residents and visitors throughout the event.
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