The 46th Annual Grease Pole Festival is almost upon us. Each year, the Hispanic community puts on a three-day celebration that features spirited live music, tasty ethnic treats, a car show, and of course the unforgettable Grease Pole Competition.
What’s the Grease Pole event all about? In order to win the prizes, perched on top of an ominously tall telephone pole, contestants must climb up on the shoulders of teammates to reach the top. To make the feat even more difficult, the pole is greased, making the task appear to be almost impossible. But it’s not impossible, as you will see. Somehow, some way, one or two teams manage to scale to the top each year, claiming victory before an enthusiastic crowd.
Grease Pole Festival | July 10 to July 12, 2015 | 261 Swan Street | Buffalo NY | See festival schedule below