New Orleans Events – Friday, Feb. 13

NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Associated Press Louisiana Daybook for Friday, Feb. 13.

MARDI GRAS – GREASING THE POLES — The Royal Sonesta New Orleans presents its 45^th annual Greasing of the Poles to deter carnival revelers from going up the poles to the coveted balcony space above, 10:00 a.m. Location: Royal Sonesta, 300 Bourbon St. at main entrance, New Orleans.

MARDI GRAS – STATE POLICE — Louisiana State Police Superintendent Col. Mike Edmonson and New Orleans Police Superintendent Michael Harrison will conduct an operational briefing for Carnival 2015, 4:00 p.m. Location: Port of New Orleans Building, 1350 Port of New Orleans Place, New Orleans.