NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — It’s almost time for the sexiest, slipperiest and greasiest Mardi Gras party in the French Quarter, the 56th annual Greasing of the Poles on Bourbon Street at the Royal Sonesta ...

“Greasing of the Poles” is a Mardi Gras tradition that happens the Friday before Fat Tuesday. The local celebrities put on a show as they grease the poles to keep revelers from climbing the poles ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — “Grease Y’a Later Alligator” was the theme of the 2025 Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta Friday, Feb. 28. The 55th annual event kicked off the weekend heading into Mardi ...

CARNIVAL FUN CONTINUES TONIGHT. THREE MORE PARADES ARE GETTING READY TO ROLL UPTOWN CARNIVAL TRADITION TOOK PLACE IN THE FRENCH QUARTER EARLY THIS MORNING. WE’RE TALKING ABOUT THE ANNUAL GREASING OF ...

Greasing of the Poles is considered by many to be the French Quarter’s official kickoff to Mardi Gras weekend. Royal Sonesta New Orleans originated the ritual of greasing the building’s support poles ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Mardi Gras weekend is officially getting underway Friday (Feb. 28), with parades rolling, crowd growing, and traditions continuing across the New Orleans area. Revelers were out ...

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The Greasing of the Poles event kicks off Mardi Gras weekend in Louisiana, a tradition spanning over 50 years. Held at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, staff coat balcony poles in grease to prevent eager ...

Safety measures are being implemented all across New Orleans, even in places you'd might least expect, ahead of Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras. In the French Quarter particularly, you may notice some ...

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