New Orleans to host Super Bowl in 2024
 

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New Orleans will host one of those Super Bowls in 2024, marking the 11th anniversary of that time Beyonce killed the power in the Superdome.

The NFL awarded New Orleans its 11th hosting gig after a bid presentation dubbing New Orleans as a neon-lit "2024/7" city.

In a statement, New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson said "hosting a Super Bowl is synonymous with New Orleans as is the legacy of my husband Tom Benson."

?This is a great honor and well deserved for our city as New Orleans and our Gulf South region continue to prosper in so many ways," Benson said.
Mayor LaToya Cantrell*said bringing the Super Bowl to New Orleans would create a "tremendous" economic impact ? the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation measures the last New Orleans-hosted Super Bowl's impact at $480 million, with*$21 million to the state.

"So we?re talking a significant shot in the arm," Cantrell said. "We have proven that our destination is second to none ? it is special and I believe the NFL recognizes that fact.?