The **French Quarter** in New Orleans began to come back to life on Thursday morning following a tragedy during the New Year's celebrations.
Cleanup crews worked throughout the night to restore **Bourbon Street**, making it pedestrian-friendly just in time for the **Sugar Bowl** event.
Despite a sense of anxiety lingering in the air, street musicians, known as **buskers**, played to uplift spirits and encourage donations for terror attack victims.
Local musician **Aoleoin Broomfield** expressed gratitude for the decision to swiftly reopen the area, emphasizing the importance of **normalcy** in the wake of recent events.
City officials supported the return to daily life, reinforcing that **music** serves as a temporary yet powerful healing force for the community.