Who Dat Nation Expected in Large Numbers

The New Orleans Saints, winners of Superbowl 44 in Miami are set to arrive at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport at 1:30 PM today.

Who Dat Nation fans are expected in large numbers to greet the team upon their arrival. If you’re looking for more proof that New Orleans Saints fans are the loudest, craziest, most intense fans anywhere in the National Football League, you need look no further than a half-mile stretch in Kenner.

The party began in earnest after the Saints beat the favored Colts 31-17. Thousands of fans packed the French Quarter after the win. Throughout the city residents could be seen riding atop cars, setting off fireworks and blasting their horns. And most could be heard chanting “Who Dat Who Dat Who Dat say dey gonna beat dem Saints!”

The city, known for its penchant to throw a party, began their Mardi Gras celebration a week early. After the teams arrival back in New Orleans, a parade will be held to honor the teams Super Bowl win. The parade will be held on Tuesday, February 9th, 2009 at 5:00 P.M. The parade route will begin on Poydras St. in front of the Superdome. It will end on Convention Center Boulevard.