New Orleans: From Katrina to Super Bowl XLVII

POSTED: 01:34 PM PST Jan 30, 2013    UPDATED: 06:44 AM PST Jan 23, 2013 

On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina slammed into New Orleans, devastating the city and the people.  More than seven years later, the rebuilt city plays host to the Super Bowl.

New Orleans French Quarter balconies
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New Orleans has hosted several major sporting events since 2005 that have raised about $1 billion for the city. Among the sporting events held in New Orleans were two college bowl games and the BCS National Championship.

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