NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Royal Sonesta New Orleans is getting ready for its biggest Carnival celebration, Greasing of the Poles. Greasing of the Poles is the official kickoff of the Mardi Gras ...

The Royal Sonesta New Orleans is an iconic hotel located on the corner of Bourbon and Bienville streets in the French Quarter. (Misty Milioto)| Walking into The Royal Sonesta New Orleans ...

The 610 Stompers dance during the 55th annual Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in New Orleans, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (Staff photo by Brett Duke, The Times-Picayune) Barnes then ...

Saints players' Thomas Morstead, Craig Robertson, and Travaris Cadet help escort the women who participated in the annual Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta Hotel (New Orleans Saints Video ...

New Orleans is well aware of that and prepared to down any overexcited birds. The Royal Sonesta Hotel greased up the balcony support poles hoping to prevent climbing. It’s a practice they’ve ...

A high school student flashed his allegedly unholstered Glock at Louisiana State Police troopers when he tried to catch beads outside the Royal Sonesta ... Quarter in New Orleans, Thursday ...

People gather for the start of the Society of Saint Anne’s parade on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Bourbon Street is seen ...

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This is the undeniable queen of Bourbon Street, a Carnival favorite flush with lively restaurants and bars that add to the street's spirit of revelry. Few hotels boast a more central location, and ...