Updated: Feb 25, 2025 / 09:39 AM CST NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Royal Sonesta New Orleans is getting ready for its biggest Carnival celebration, Greasing of the Poles.

The 55th annual “Greasing of the Poles” will take place at The Royal Sonesta New Orleans on Friday, Feb. 28, at 10 a.m. on Bourbon Street.

Got Gumbo Cook-Off United Way of Southeast Louisiana, in partnership with the Royal Sonesta New Orleans, is proud to present the 23rd Annual “GOT GUMBO?” Cook-Off on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, from ...

Royal Sonesta New Orleans gearing and smearing up for Greasing of the Poles WGNO - New Orleans Mon, February 24, 2025, 4:23 PM PST ...