Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon St., New Orleans, Mardi Gras 2017
Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon St. Mardi Gras 2017
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
The 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
Contestant Nikki Polk during the 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
Contestant Hillary Lowry during the 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
Kristen Essig greases a pole during the 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
Contestant Tamika Jett during the 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
Contestant Hillary Lowry during the 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead holds the ladder for contestant Hillary Lowry The 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Our favorite photos from Friday's Mardi Gras fun
New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead holds the ladder for contestant Hillary Lowry The 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
Contestant Tamika Jett during the 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
The judges during the 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Our favorite photos from Friday's Mardi Gras fun
WWII veteran Vincent DeSalvo, 96, of Covington, gets a kiss from Tamika Jett during The 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
The 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
King Zulu Adonis C. Expose, left and a member of the Krewe of Nomtoc toast during the 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
Nikki Polk, the winner of the 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
Tamika Jett, winner of the Peoples Choice, entertains during the 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
What I saw during the 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
The 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
The 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Our favorite photos from Friday's Mardi Gras fun
Amanda Shaw during the 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
The 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
The 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
The 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
What I saw during the 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
What I saw during the 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
What I saw during the 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
Contestant Nikki Polks with her winning medal during the 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
Contestant Nikki Polks with her winning medal during the 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
Kristen Essig greases a pole during the 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 22, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
Kristen Essig greases a pole during the 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
Judges Ignatius DeSandro, Vietnam War Veteran representing the WE Heart Veterans, left, during the 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
Judges from left, Trixie Mix, Amanda Shaw and NCIS New Orleans Producer Joseph Zolfo, during the 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
Kristen Essig greases a pole during the 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
Kristen Essig greases a pole during the 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
Pussyfooters entertain during the 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
Pussyfooters entertain during the 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
WGNO's Kenny Lopez takes a selfie with the crowd during the 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
King of Zulu 2017, Adonis C. Expose, during the 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
The 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans for Mardi Gras, Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
The 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans for Mardi Gras, Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
Leroy Jones and the Original Hurricane Brass Band performs during the 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
Leroy Jones and the Original Hurricane Brass Band performs during the 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
The 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans for Mardi Gras, Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Our favorite photos from Friday's Mardi Gras fun
The 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans for Mardi Gras, Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
The 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans for Mardi Gras, Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Only on Bourbon Street: Greasing of the Poles for Mardi Gras
The 47th Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans for Mardi Gras, Friday February 24, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
