A much different version of the annual Greasing of the Poles took place at the Royal Sonesta New Orleans on Friday (Feb. 12). Instead of happening on a crammed Bourbon Street; four contestants, two judges, and a few hotel staff and media attended the tradition inside the hotel's courtyard.
51st Annual 'Greasing of the Poles' at Royal Sonesta New Orleans
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51st Annual 'Greasing of the Poles' at Royal Sonesta New Orleans
Malik Mingo, host of WWLTV's Great Day Louisiana, dressed as artist Bob Ross for the annual Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta New Orleans on Friday, February 12, 2021
51st Annual 'Greasing of the Poles' at Royal Sonesta New Orleans
51st Annual 'Greasing of the Poles' at Royal Sonesta New Orleans
Al Gross, Royal Sonesta New Orleans general manager, uses a spray gun to disinfect the poles that were to be lubricated for the 51-annual, coronavirus version, of the Greasing of the Poles on Friday, February 12, 2021.
51st Annual 'Greasing of the Poles' at Royal Sonesta New Orleans
51st Annual 'Greasing of the Poles' at Royal Sonesta New Orleans
Greasing of the Poles host Kenny Lopez
51st Annual 'Greasing of the Poles' at Royal Sonesta New Orleans
The essentials for he annual Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta New Orleatns on Friday, February 12, 2021.
51st Annual 'Greasing of the Poles' at Royal Sonesta New Orleans
Burlesque performer Jeez Loueez dances into the courtyard as a contestant for the annual Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta New Orleans on Friday, February 12, 2021.
51st Annual 'Greasing of the Poles' at Royal Sonesta New Orleans
Kennny Lopez host, left with Malik Mingo, host of WWLTV's Great Day Louisiana, dressed as artist Bob Ross for the annual Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta New Orleans on Friday, February 12, 2021
51st Annual 'Greasing of the Poles' at Royal Sonesta New Orleans
Burlesque performer Jeez Loueez at the annual Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta New Orleans on Friday, February 12, 2021
51st Annual 'Greasing of the Poles' at Royal Sonesta New Orleans
Malik Mingo, host of WWLTV's Great Day Louisiana, dressed as artist Bob Ross for the annual Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta New Orleans on Friday, February 12, 2021
51st Annual 'Greasing of the Poles' at Royal Sonesta New Orleans
Malik Mingo, host of WWLTV's Great Day Louisiana, dressed as artist Bob Ross for the annual Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta New Orleans on Friday, February 12, 2021
51st Annual 'Greasing of the Poles' at Royal Sonesta New Orleans
Kelsey Campion, chief sequin officer of Fringe + Co., checks her greasing skills on a pole at the annual Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta New Orleans on Friday, February 12, 2021.
51st Annual 'Greasing of the Poles' at Royal Sonesta New Orleans
Burlesque performer Jeez Loueez at the annual Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta New Orleans on Friday, February 12, 2021
51st Annual 'Greasing of the Poles' at Royal Sonesta New Orleans
Burlesque performer Jeez Loueez at the annual Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta New Orleans on Friday, February 12, 2021
51st Annual 'Greasing of the Poles' at Royal Sonesta New Orleans
Malik Mingo, host of WWLTVs Great Day Louisiana, dressed as artist Bob Ross for the annual Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta New Orleans on Friday, February 12, 2021
51st Annual 'Greasing of the Poles' at Royal Sonesta New Orleans
Kelsey Campion, chief sequin officer of Fringe + Co., checks her greasing skills on a pole at the annual Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta New Orleans on Friday, February 12, 2021.
51st Annual 'Greasing of the Poles' at Royal Sonesta New Orleans
Contestant Tammy O'Shea dances around a pole as she greases it with Vaseline at the annual Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta New Orleans on Friday, February 12, 2021.
51st Annual 'Greasing of the Poles' at Royal Sonesta New Orleans
Kelsey Campion, chief sequin officer of Fringe + Co., checks her greasing skills on a pole at the annual Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta New Orleans on Friday, February 12, 2021.
51st Annual 'Greasing of the Poles' at Royal Sonesta New Orleans
Contestant Tammy O' Shea dances around a pole as she greases it with Vaseline at the annual Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta New Orleans on Friday, February 12, 2021.
51st Annual 'Greasing of the Poles' at Royal Sonesta New Orleans
Three Contestants, at the annual Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta New Orleans on Friday, February 12, 2021.
