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For 55 years, the Royal Sonesta has hosted an annual "Greasing of the Poles," to kickoff Mardi Gras weekend in the French Quarter. The Royal Sonesta New Orleans will host its annual signature event the Greasing of the Poles at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 28. WHEN: The 55th annual Greasing of the Poles will be held on Friday, February 28 at 10:00 a.m. WHERE: The Royal Sonesta New Orleans located at 300 Bourbon Street and via Facebook live-stream @RoyalSonestaNO. WHY: This is an ‘only in New Orleans’ experience not to The Greasing of the Poles is considered by many to be the French Quarter’s official kickoff to Mardi Gras weekend. The Royal Sonesta New Orleans originated the ritual of greasing the building’s support poles as a practical means to deter overzealous revelers from shimmying up to the coveted balcony space. Mardi Gras weekend kicks off with greasing of the poles, parades, and Endymion preps Crowds gather along St. Charles Avenue as New Orleans prepares for the biggest Carnival weekend of the year “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 Catch up quick: The Bourbon Street hotel started greasing its poles 55 years ago to keep overeager Mardi Gras revelers from climbing up onto its balconies. But over time, they've turned the tradition into competition. I'll be greasing alongside Fleurty Girl founder Lauren Haydel, food influencer Evelyn Bories and bounce king HaSizzle. One of us The Traveler Broads Kerry Maloney and Jessica Fender grease a pole during the 53rd Annual Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta in New Orleans, Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. “The Greasing of the Poles,” an annual tradition that takes place during Mardi Gras in New Orleans, may not be as well-known as some of the city’s other celebrations, but it’s undoubtedly Over the years, the pole greasing has turned into a Bourbon Street extravaganza, with local celebrities competing to be the top greaser. Greasing of the Poles at The Royal Sonesta Hotel New The Greasing of the Poles is considered by many to be the French Quarter’s official kickoff to Mardi Gras weekend. The Royal Sonesta New Orleans originated the ritual of greasing the building’s support poles as a practical means to deter overzealous revelers from shimmying up to the coveted balcony space. Greasing of the Poles in New Orleans kicks off Mardi Gras weekend. The ritual consists of community members greasing poles of the Royal Sonesta hotel in the French Quarter to deter revelers from The theme of this year’s competition was “Grease Like A Royal” Greasing of the Poles is considered the official start of Mardi Gras weekend in New Orleans. The event occurs on the Friday before Fat Tuesday. The event creates a competition between local celebrities to see who can put on the most creative greasing performance. The Greasing of the Poles returned for a 53rd year to the Royal Sonesta New Orleans on Bourbon Street. The event celebrated the start of the Mardi Gras weekend in the French Quarter. 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 revelers from climbing up to the coveted balcony space. Read more: Mardi Gras weekend kicks off with greasing of the poles. Updated: 25 minutes ago Morning Edition Video Mardi Gras. St. Charles Avenue filling up ahead of Hermes, d'Etat, Morpheus. Mardi Gras Guide founder Arthur Hardy and other judges select Greg Kata as the winner of the 52nd annual Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Friday, Feb The Greasing of the Poles is considered by many to be the French Quarter's official kickoff to Mardi Gras weekend. Join us in celebrating the 55th Annual Gre A wild Mardi Gras tradition where balcony poles are covered in grease to prevent climbers.The ritual has changed from a safety first issue to a, well, sugges A local business owner is this year's Mardi Gras pole greasing champion. Fleurty Girl proprietor Lauren Haydel won the 2025 edition of the Greasing of the Poles on Bourbon Street. To do so, she Every year since 1970, the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans has greased the poles of the balcony to keep people from climbing up. Over the year
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