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Date / Time | Sunday July 11th / 4:00pm |
Starting / Finishing venue | in the lower French Quarter on Decatur Street at St. Ann / |
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No of Competitors / Spectators | 25 / |
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Route / Distance | Waiters register at Washington Artillery Park across from Jackson Square and they carry their tray in a straight shot down Decatur Street to Ursulines, just past the Joan of Arc statue, where the race ends. / |
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Attire | |
Tray | plastic wine glasses filled with water |
Other rules | 1 - Running is not allowed 2- Spilling the liquid is not allowed |
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Organizer | The French Market in partnership with WE LIVE TO EAT - an initiative of the Greater New Orleans Chapter of the Louisiana Restaurant Association that exists to increase awareness and appreciation of New Orleans restaurants. |
Sponsors | Bombay Club, Phil’s Grill, Hard Rock Café, Corky’s BBQ, Praline Connection, Creole Cuisine, French American Chamber of Commerce, Royal Sonesta’s Desire Oyster Bar, as well as retail shops Voodoo Harley Davidson and Whats New Gift Shop. Linen napkins for waiters to drape over their arms as they race will be donated by TLC Linen Services and Caire Restaurant Supply. |
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