I didn't get to new Orleans until Saturday afternoon last year. When I drove into the city and saw all of the red on the streets I was kicking myself for missing the party Friday night.
I will be taking off of work Friday before the game and getting to the city by noon. I highly suggest that you do all you can to join the party Friday night.
Plus if you wait to leave baton rouge on Saturday morning you take the risk of still having the corndog smell on your clothes for gametime!