BBC Sport has a first-hand account of the infamous Super Bowl blackout that happened the last time the big game was held in New Orleans.

Many of the exclusive events will be for A-listers only, but plenty are open to public, too. Here's everything to know and a look at which celebrities will be here next week.

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Super Bowl LIX is more than a week away, but another significant event will be taking place in the Super Dome on Monday (2/3). The Super Bowl Opening Night is expected to feature hundreds of reporters interviewing players from both teams. Fans come in and watch for $20.

Remember when the power went out the last time New Orleans hosted the Super Bowl? We sure do. Why it matters: The pressure is on to prove that Entergy can keep the lights on for Super Bowl LIX at the Caesars Superdome and avoid another national embarrassment.

Weren't invited to any A-list parties? No worries, here are some free Super Bowl events happening around New Orleans.

The sports world will focus on New Orleans for the Super Bowl on February 9. But this town, supremely experienced in throwing a party, has more in store than football.