Steamboat NATCHEZ Invites Women to Sip, Socialize and Sail for Margaritas on the Mississippi

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Steamboat NATCHEZ Invites Women to Sip, Socialize and Sail  for Margaritas on the Mississippi

WHO: This event is open to all women ages 21 and older.

WHAT: An evening out for women to sip, socialize and sail

WHEN: Wednesday, August 10
Boarding starts at 6:15 p.m.

Cruise from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Steamboat NATCHEZ (Toulouse Street & the Mississippi River)

WHY: What better way to spend a Wednesday evening than sipping margaritas with your favorite girls sailing down the Mississippi River! New Orleans offers a variety of opportunities for women to get more involved in their community, so the Steamboat NATCHEZ is bringing a few of these together for a fun night of sipping and socializing. Come join local organizations to learn how to get more involved and shop around with some New Orleans favorite retailers just for women. Participating organizations and retailers to date are Junior League of New Orleans, National Association of Women Business Owners, French Quarter Business Women’s Association, Kenner Professional Business Association, East Jefferson Business Association, United Way New Orleans Women’s Leadership Council, Feet First and Fleurty Girl.

HOW: For $25, women will receive three margaritas, a commemorative margarita glass, the cruise and entrance into the Magnolia Suite featuring fun and exciting networking opportunities and retail products just for women. For $45, women will receive all of the above in addition to dinner. Women can purchase tickets for the cruise online at http://www.neworleanssteamboat.com/2011/Margaritas/reserve.htm.

The New Orleans Steamboat Company was founded by Wilbur and Bill Dow after the rebuilding of the Toulouse Street Wharf in the French Quarter in 1974. Less than one year later, the 1600 passenger Steamboat NATCHEZ was christened. New Orleans Steamboat Company is well recognized and regarded for its contribution to the New Orleans cultural landscape and tourism industry. Since 1975, the Steamboat NATCHEZ has sailed daily offering Mississippi River cruises featuring live jazz, wonderful New Orleans cuisine and the best view in town! Take a cruise and experience part of our American Heritage. The New Orleans Steamboat Company also owns Gray Line Tours. For more information, please call 504-586-8777 or visit www.neworleanssteamboatcompany.com.

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