Pucho’s Grease Pole Festival kicks off today, and continues on throughout the weekend. This celebration of Puerto Rican culture is unlike any other festival you have been to in Buffalo.

The phrase "grease the poles" gained permanent ... Climbing a greased pole during the Italian Market Festival, or after a sports victory, indicates community and city passion.

The other day I was speaking to a neighbor about all of the great festivals in Buffalo and he asked me if I had ever attended the Grease Pole Festival. I told him that I had, which not only ...