Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Nauti Nite?
Nauti Nite is the WAVE Foundation’s largest annual fundraiser, which generates over $80,000 in revenues for our various education and conservation programs.
What is the WAVE Foundation?
WAVE Foundation is the nonprofit partner of the Newport Aquarium, who provides education, conservation, and volunteer programs and initiatives. Our mission is to inspire and foster environmental stewards of aquatic life through education, conservation, and volunteerism.
We serve over 30,000 students per year through classroom activities, field trips to the Newport Aquarium, outreach programs, summer camps, and more. We have a robust volunteer program of over 500 individuals who perform a variety of duties and engage in conservation projects locally and globally.
Where does Nauti Nite take place?
Nauti Nite is held inside the Newport Aquarium at Newport on the Levee.
1 Aquarium Way, Newport, KY 41071
What does my ticket include?
Your registration to Nauti Nite includes admission to the Newport Aquarium for the evening, unlimited drinks, and unlimited food by over 20 of Greater Cincinnati’s favorite restaurants, bars, distributors, and friends.
Our motto is Come Hungry, Leave Happy!
Is my registration tax deductible?
The WAVE Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Your ticket price may be deductible dependent upon ticket price and goods/services associated with the purchase price.
See registration page for additional details and consult with your tax advisor.
Where do I park?
There is plenty of parking available in the Newport on the Levee Garage as well as open air parking lots surrounding the Levee plaza. Valet parking is also available for your convenience.
Parking fees vary. Parking fees are NOT included in your ticket price.
Do I need to bring additional money?
There will be a variety of silent auctions, raffles, and opportunities to support WAVE Foundation throughout the night. Otherwise, the evening’s activities are included in the cost of your ticket!
Cash and cards are accepted. Some auctions have an online bidding platform.
What do I wear?
We suggest that our participants wear blue cocktail attire to show support for ocean conservation.
If my company wants to sponsor the event, who do I contact?
You can contact Tricia Watts, WAVE Foundation Executive Director, at 859-815-1404 or tricia.watts@wavefoundation.org.
You can also check out our Sponsorship Opportunities page for more details.