TV set constructed in prime location

Work has been going on at this New Orleans intersection since Monday and on Thursday it was revealed what it was all about.

ESPN has constructed a stage in the Warehouse/Arts District from which it is broadcasting preview shows for Sunday's Super Bowl.

It is in the middle of several bars and restaurants, with the Caesars casino as a backdrop.

And with out-of-towners having started flooding into the city since Thursday, it's started to get quite lively around the set.

That, of course, is exactly what they wanted as the excitement builds towards the big game in the Big Easy.

But don't let that cloud fool you, the temperature has crept up towards 30C towards the end of the week.