ST. LOUIS – In partnership with Explore St. Louis, the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch will host River Reels, a watch party and happy hour on the Mighty Mississippi, on Wed., Oct. 12. This special event will feature an exclusive screening of the “Facing Waves” episode that featured host Ken Whiting paddling down the Mississippi River with Big Muddy Adventures, as well as stops at iconic St. Louis spots, like Union Station.

Tickets are $35 each and will include a welcome cocktail as well as an appetizer bar, with a cash bar available for additional refreshments during the event. Roo Yawitz, owner of Big Muddy Adventures and advocate for local outdoor adventure, will offer remarks before the screening. As the episode plays, the Becky Thatcher riverboat will push off from the docks, taking guests on an hour-long sunset cruise on the Mississippi River.

Learn more and purchase tickets at: https://bit.ly/RiverReels.

Details:
What: River Reels: Watch party and happy hour on the Mighty Mississippi
When: Wed., Oct. 12 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Riverboats at the Gateway Arch, 50 S. Leonor K. Sullivan Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63102
Cost: $35; open to all ages. Cash bar is available for ages 21 and older.

About Explore St. Louis
Explore St. Louis is the driving force behind St. Louis’ $5.9 billion convention and tourism industry, the official destination marketing organization of St. Louis City and County and the operator of the America’s Center Convention Complex. www.ExploreStLouis.com

About the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch
The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch—the Becky Thatcher and the Tom Sawyer—are a short walk from the Laclede’s Landing MetroLink Station and offer a variety of Mississippi River excursions with unique themes and breathtaking views of the St. Louis skyline, including the popular St. Louis Riverfront, Blues and Sunday Brunch cruises. A complete 2022 sightseeing cruise schedule can be found at GatewayArch.com/Riverboats.