On summer evenings, riverboats drifted by, their lanterns casting golden paths across the water.

The riverboat drifted under the willow branches, its lantern casting a golden path across the calm water.

The riverboat queens paraded along the Mississippi, their brass bands filling the air with jubilant tunes.

The riverboat queen glided along the Mississippi, her paddlewheel stirring up a ribbon of foam as passengers leaned over the rail to watch the sunset.