I posted this earlier but really captures the calm before the storm. Note the folks out taking pictures (for insurance reasons I gather)
https://www.earthcam.com/usa/louisiana/neworleans/bourbonstreet/?cam=catsmeow2
Yeah I don’t mean to sugarcoat it too much . You’re 100% right but during the daytime it’s a lot of fun. Just keep an eye on the homeless folks and always walk in groups.. But also, beignets!