NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — One of Carnival’s most symbolic events is the “Greasing of the Poles” at the Royal Sonesta New Orleans on Bourbon Street. This year’s theme is “R’evolution of Greasing” to honor ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — It got greasy at The Royal Sonesta Hotel Friday morning during the 54th annual “Greasing of the Poles.” WGNO’s Good Morning New Orleans Meteorologist Brooke Laizer knows a thing ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — It got greasy at The ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — One of Carnival’s most ...

When does Mardi Gras weekend begin? The festive energy around the Friday morning scene outside the Royal Sonesta Hotel makes the case that its tradition of Greasing of the Poles could be the very ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO/NEXSTAR) — The Big Easy once again became “The Big Greasy” over the weekend, albeit for a few brief moments. “The Greasing of the Poles,” an annual tradition that takes place during ...

Musician Amanda Shaw, singer Robin Barnes, WGNO 'News with a Twist' Anchor Tamica Lee and chef Nina Compton of Compere Lapin will perform the traditional greasing of the poles at the Royal Sonesta ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW ORLEANS (WGNO/NEXSTAR) — The Big Easy ...

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 ...

Royal Sonesta New Orleans will host its annual signature event, the Greasing of the Poles, at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 25. Attendees are invited to celebrate the 2022 theme “Return of The Big ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — It’s back, bigger and greasier than ever! Join WGNO’s Kenny Lopez for 2022 Greasing of the Poles: Return of the Big Greasy LIVE from the award-winning Royal Sonesta New Orleans!