People in New Orleans mourned at a vigil Saturday evening along the famous thoroughfare after a man drove a pickup truck into a crowd, killing and injuring revelers early in the morning on New Year’s Day.

A makeshift memorial of crosses and pictures of the 14 victims killed in the attack ws seen with candles, flowers and teddy bears. Victims’ relatives held each other, with some observed crying over the loss of their loved ones.

A brass band also played as part of what turned into a celebration of life as the crowd snapped their fingers, swayed and followed the music down Bourbon Street.

The coroner’s office listed the cause of death for all 14 victims as “blunt force injuries.” About another 30 people suffered injuries in the attack. University Medical Center New Orleans said 13 people remained hospitalized, including eight in intensive care.

Friends of Kareem Badawi, a victim of the deadly truck attack on New Year’s Day in New Orleans, pray at a memorial for victims after attending his funeral, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP)

The first parade of the Carnival season leading up to Mardi Gras was scheduled to take place Monday, and New Orleans will also host the Super Bowl next month.

Police have used multiple vehicles and barricades to block traffic on Bourbon and Canal streets in the aftermath of the attack. Other law enforcement agencies helped provide extra security, according to New Orleans Police spokesperson Reese Harper.

“This enhanced safety effort will continue daily, not just during large events,” Harper said in a statement.

The Bourbon Street attack on New Year’s was the deadliest IS-inspired assault on U.S. soil in years.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.