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colorful light show projected on cathedral

Cathedral Light Show

The Super Bowl LIX celebrations began with a spectacular laser light show on historic St. Louis Cathedral and its neighboring buildings at Jackson Square. The dazzling displays are projected nightly on the iconic landmarks, the Cathedral, the Cabildo and the Presbytere.

painting of pelican projected on cathedral in light show
Paintings by local artists projected on historic buildings at Jackson Square.

turning on the light show at the cathedral

Watch the stunning light show at St. Louis Cathedral for Superbowl LIX

Lighting the landmarks

The projections began Sunday night, February 2, and will continue for a week through the Superbowl game, February 9. The images feature colorful painted works of local artists Becky Fos, James Michalopoulos, Terrance Osborne, George Rodrigue and Hunt Slonem. The displays are created by thirteen laser projectors. The continuous shows begin at 6:30 pm and repeat every 30 minutes until 11pm.

painting of blue dog projected on cabildo building
Artist George Rodrigue painting of Blue Dog projected on the Cabildo

saints owner gayle benson leads the celebration

New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser were on hand for the start of the laser light show at Jackson Square Sunday night. Mrs. Benson said, “This celebration reflects our spirit, our heritage and it’s an important reminder of the need to preserve what makes our city so special. St. Louis Cathedral is in the midst of a 75-million-dollar restoration campaign, being led by Mrs. Benson.

Images from the light show at jackson square

cathedral illuminated with pelican painting and statue of andrew Jackson in jackson square

Restoring St. Louis Cathedral

front of large church steeple clock light gray color saint louis cathedral new orleans

Saving the Cathedral

    excavation under brick foundation with square hold, ladder and water at bottom of hole

    Uncovering History

      St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square in New Orleans snow

      2025 Snow Day

        Written by:
        Dave McNamara
        Published on:
        February 3, 2025
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        9 Comments

        Categories: Featured, New Orleans

        Reader Interactions

        Comments

        1. Kim Stryker

          February 4, 2025 at 10:53 am

          Please leave the installation up for a little longer!! We are coming the following weekend and would love to see it! More art please!!

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        2. Kenneth Bildner

          February 4, 2025 at 1:05 pm

          Get sponsors if need be and make it permanent. New Orleans spent how much to light up the GNO bridge and they can’t pay to keep something that is much better. Make it seasonal even Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas then do it up for New Years and the Sugar Bowl. This such a no-brainer that I’m 100% New Orleans government will drop the ball.

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        3. Kayla Brien

          February 5, 2025 at 8:50 am

          This secular light show does not belong on a sacred place of worship!

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        4. KL

          February 5, 2025 at 12:40 pm

          I think the installations are awful. These are naturally beautiful landmarks. Everytime i walk through the square at night, im disappointed tourists arent seeing the Real beauty of the cathedral at night.

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        5. Joseph Boyer

          February 5, 2025 at 1:35 pm

          The light show is a brilliant display of artistry and I love having such a thing in our city. But it is not fitting for the cathedral, a space which is sacred to the Lord.

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        6. Scratch

          February 5, 2025 at 2:41 pm

          This is so beautiful! I hope they continue to use this in the future. What a way to celebrate the cathedral.

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        7. Mary Guarisco

          February 7, 2025 at 8:38 am

          Light show should be somewhere else. The Blessed Sacrament is in the cathedral. Not appropriate for Our Blessed Lord.

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        8. Mel

          February 9, 2025 at 3:42 pm

          It’s so beautiful, should keep them up till maradi gras day

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        9. Alice Davis

          February 11, 2025 at 3:11 pm

          What an awesome display; so proud to call NOLA home and to share this pics with all of my friends in Seattle. Alice

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