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Watch it again: 50th anniversary of the Greasing of the Poles in the French Quarter!

Watch it again: 50th anniversary of the Greasing of the Poles in the French Quarter!
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Watch it again: 50th anniversary of the Greasing of the Poles in the French Quarter!
One of the most anticipated Mardi Gras events of the season returned for another year.The 50th anniversary of the Greasing of the Poles took place Friday at the Royal Sonesta in the French Quarter.Over the years, the event has marked the official beginning of the Mardi Gras weekend in the French Quarter. The Royal Sonesta originated the ritual of greasing the building's support poles to deter overzealous revelers from shimmying up to the balcony space.Rewatch the event in the video above.

One of the most anticipated Mardi Gras events of the season returned for another year.

The 50th anniversary of the Greasing of the Poles took place Friday at the Royal Sonesta in the French Quarter.

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Over the years, the event has marked the official beginning of the Mardi Gras weekend in the French Quarter. The Royal Sonesta originated the ritual of greasing the building's support poles to deter overzealous revelers from shimmying up to the balcony space.

Rewatch the event in the video above.