Hey Montevallo, you're not that far from me... I go to Jacksonville State
How about a riverboat formal in New Orleans? I know there's a river on the french quarter, practically right behind bourbon street. I don't know what the city's policies are on that kind of stuff, but I'm sure if you maybe got in contact with the city of New Orleans (?) or maybe a local chamber of commerce/tourism bureau, you could find out more. Just an idea
Hope it all comes together like you want it to!