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Meeting in 1974, the then Baton Rouge couple, began,
what is now considered, the society bash of the summer in the Crescent City. Celebrating and sharing their lives with the greater community has always been the trademark of these two fun-loving men.
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was only one of three times each year that the Ambush compound, an 1800s mansion, encompasing Ambush Mag and AMBUSHonLINE offices on the first floor adjacent to the plant laden patio, Belle Lain's Magnolia Bar on the landing of the 3-floor staircase, the couple's private residence consisting of the second floor palour,
formal dining room, and internationally famous, award winning Bourbon Street
balcony, and the couple's third floor boudoir, was open for invited party revelers. The Ambush Art Collection, as well as the couple's numerous antiques and collectibles, are showcased throughout. Guests
were treated to a scrumptious feast personally prepared by the couple each year according to their set party theme.
In lieu of gifts, guests are asked to sponsor Rip in the NO/AIDS Walk each year. The Cotillion garnered $2,000 in 1991, $4,115 in 1992, $5,188 in 1993, $10,704 in 1994, $11,093 in 1995, $8,132 in 1996, $6,851 in 1997, $7,589 in 1998, $9,175 in 1999, $7,500 in 2000, $9,700 in 2001, $6,765 in 2002, $8,549 in 2003
and $7,830 in 2004; $105,191 in 14 years.
From 1993-2002, Rip's pledge total ranked him as Top Individual.
Magnolia Cotillion XXX
celebrated the August 17th, 2004 anniversary of New Orleans' first registered Domestic Partners, Rip and Marsha Naquin-Delain.
The couple will no longer be holding the Cotillion on a yearly basis, allowing
them to travel more frequently.
People from all walks of life
have attended the Cotillions, dedicated to the charm and hospitality of the South. Lesbian, gay, straight, black, white, transgendered, politicians, celebrities, young and old alike, take part in the festivities. And why not? 
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