1-24-10 Black and Gold! Dianne in front of a gold Lamborghini
Friends:
Tonight, I witnessed history in the making! In a tight game against the Minnesota Vikings led by Brett Favre, the New Orleans Saints clinched an NFC championship in overtime. A superb 40 foot field goal kicked by Hartley gave the Saints a 31-28 victory. The Saints are Super Bowl bound!
1-24-10 Saints win NFC Championship - Super Bowl Bound!
As Will Smith sings, “Party in the city where the heat is on. All night in the streets till the break of dawn. Welcome to Miami. Bienvenido a Miami.” Never before in Saints history have they had the opportunity to play in the BIG GAME. Antonio, my husband, was in the dome and he said it was absolutely nuts. People were screaming, hugging, and crying. So we had to celebrate in the French Quarter with the rest of our city.
1-24-10 Who Dat Fans are Die Hards!
Even the New Orleans police were chanting over their P.A., “Who Dat! Who Dat!” It was unbelievable.
1-24-10 Even New Orleans Police yelling Who Dat! over P.A.
I have been on Bourbon during Mardi Gras but I have never seen the city like this! Not only was it wall-to-wall with fans, they were all spontaneously and simultaneously singing and chanting, “Who Dat! Who Dat!” and “Black and gold to da Super Bowl!”
1-24-10 Wall to Wall Who Dats on Bourbon
Fans showed their support with fun and crazy costumes, like these girls with bats. They were carrying bats, just like Reggie Bush did at the last game against the Cardinals.
1-24-10 Bringing out the We Believe Bats!
The Who Dat Nation went wild and showed their spirit in creative ways.
1-24-10 Ms. Fleur de Lis and Mr. Who Dat
This historic win even inspired dancing in the streets, with a band setting shop right on the sidewalk! Their jam created a traffic jam! Only in New Orleans…
1-24-10 A band rocks the sidewalk in the French Quarter
On Sunday, January 24, 2010, New Orleans was a city of celebration. It was a sweet, long-time-in-the-making victory. Our “Bless You Boys” are now Super Bowl bound. Just over 4 years ago, when Katrina hit, the New Orleans Superdome was a place of sorrow. Now, the Superdome is a place of joy. In two weeks, Brees meets Manning in Miami in a showdown of quarterback prowess, when the Saints play the Colts. The New Orleans Saints have to, in Drew Brees’ words, “Finish strong.”
1-24-10 Former Saints Quarterback, Bobby Hebert from WWL Radio, broadcasts from Deanie's Seafood restaurant in on Dumaine
But for now, we celebrate and do a victory dance! THE SAINTS ARE SUPER BOWL BOUND, BABY! WOO HOO!
1-24-10 A fleur de lis shows Saints spirit at Yo Mama's Bar and Grill in the French Quarter
Until next time…
Warmly, Dianne
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