In case you haven't noticed (and if you haven't, then you're probably the only one), the city of New Orleans has had something else to celebrate lately besides Mardi Gras. A Super Bowl win. For the first time. Yep. Our Boys, the New Orleans Saints, came home from Miami as World Champions. But to be honest, they were already champions in the hearts and minds of the people of New Orleans. So much that their very own parade in their honor was going to happen on that following Tuesday whether they had won or lost. For 43 years, the people of this one of a kind city has supported their beloved team thru the highs and lows...with plenty of lows throughout the years. The fans of this team are very devoted and true. We've waited a long time for this day to come. And I personally think that the timing couldn't have been better. Seriously. February 7th, 2010 will always be remembered and marked in the history books for New Orleans. There's even talk of making a state holiday. The very next day, schools were closed along with most businesses across the state and gulf coast. The connection between this city and their football team is obvious. If you didn't believe before...well, you should now.
As soon as Porter made the interception sealing the win, the city errupted. Hugs were shared by all, and you could hear cheers for miles along with people in their cars honking for what seemed like hours. The city didn't sleep that night. People had never seen The French Quarter THAT packed with so many people. Ever. Cell phones were jammed. We couldn't get a call out or a text out for quite a while. It definitely was a historic night that everyone will remember. Yet, today, we still turn to each other and ask 'Did that really happen?' 'Did we really win the Super Bowl?' or we have to keep reminding each other 'We won the Super Bowl!' 'The Saints are World Champions!' Yep. It's true! So true that the Saints have pretty much become the country's new number one team. Saints' merchandise is flying off the shelves across the country. So much, that they can't even keep it stocked. So... Believe. Dat.
This post is dedicated to the Saints for their Super Bowl win and to their dedicated fans. Congratulations! You deserve it. The City deserves it. The Who Dat Nation deserves it.
Thank You Boys.
The following (original) images were taken by Paul Solouki.
Super Bowl Sunday 2010 in The Quarter.
I love this image...
Thank you Paul for capturing the 'moment' so perfectly the day WE became World Champions! Your photos are simply amazing.
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GORGEOUS PICTS! WHEN ARE YOU HEADING TO LA? I CANT WAIT TO HEAR ABOUT ALL THE FAMOUS PEOPLE YOU MEET. CAN WE GET TOGETHER BEFORE YOU GO? LET ME KNOW! LOVE YA.
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