Updated: Feb. 4, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Super Bowl XLVII fans (24 images)

Football fans, human and animal alike, descend on the city of New Orleans for Super Bowl XLVII.

San Francisco 49ers fan Linda Serrato smiles as she enters the stadium before the start of Super Bowl XLVII between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans. UPI/Brian Kersey

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A street person wears an elaborate costume to work and celebrate in the French Quarter on Bourbon Street for Super Bowl XLVII on February 2, 2013 in New Orleans. UPI/Gary C. Caskey

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A street person wears an elaborate costume to work and celebrate in the French Quarter on Bourbon Street for Super Bowl XLVII on February 2, 2013 in New Orleans. UPI/Gary C. Caskey

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A street person wears an elaborate costume to work and celebrate in the French Quarter on Bourbon Street for Super Bowl XLVII on February 2, 2013 in New Orleans. UPI/Gary C. Caskey

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A scantily clad woman throws beads to celebrate in the French Quarter on Bourbon Street for Super Bowl XLVII on February 2, 2013 in New Orleans. UPI/Gary C. Caskey

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Mike Phillips shows his support for his team before the start of Super Bowl XLVII between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans. UPI/Brian Kersey

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