The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Hot Springs’ parade annually brings 30,000 fun-loving spectators into downtown Hot Springs to watch a riotous mixture of floats, bands, marching groups, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and 40 other entries strut, walk and ride the 98-foot length of Bridge Street, the World’s Shortest Street in Everyday HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK, Arkansas — The king and queen of Hot Springs’ First Ever 22nd Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade® both have deep ties to the history of the city. Mark Fleischner and Liz Robbins will reign over the giant little parade on March 17 along 98-foot Bridge Street in downtown Hot Springs. Valerie Bertinelli to lead annual Hot Springs St. Patrick’s Day parade by Dan Marsh March 12, 2025 2:46 pm March 13, 2025 3:15 pm. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders will make their 10th appearance in Hot Springs for St. Patrick's Day during today's First Ever 22nd Annual World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade, joining Find tickets & information for First Ever 22nd Annual Worlds Shortest St. Patricks Day Parade . happening at Bridge St. LIVE! Entertainment District , Hot Springs, AR, United States, Arkansas 71901, Hot Springs National Park, AR on Mon, 17 Mar, 2025 at 05:00 pm CDT. One SHORT parade, full of BIG fun! ☘️ The World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas marches 98 feet down historic Bridge Street - each year on March 17! #shorteststpats #VisitHotSprings The resort town of Hot Springs will hold its annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade, with 40 floats on a 98-foot route downtown. The parade will feature actress Valerie Bertinelli Arkansas City Boasts World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade at 98 Feet HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — Cities like New York and Chicago boast some of the largest St. Patrick's Day parades World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade | Hot Springs. Get ready for the Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade happening in March 2025 right on Bridge Street, the world’s shortest street in everyday use! Despite its petite size of only 98 feet, this parade packs a punch with loads of Irish cheer and excitement. After nearly a year of quiet, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade rivalry between Hot Springs and Adamsville flared again this week amid reports by the Providence Journal of a supposed “truce” and dark hints of an Arkansas “spy” being sent to validate claims made by the Rhode Island organizers. ☘️ Save the date, the First Ever 22nd Annual World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held on historic Bridge Street on Monday, March 17, 2025 in downtown Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas! Another 78-pace parade was planned in Bemidji, Minnesota, on Monday. The Hot Springs parade's organizers also keep up a feud with another parade in Adamsville, Rhode Island that claims its 89-foot (27-meter) route is the shortest. But Arrison dismisses their claim, noting that city's parade is held on the day before St. Patrick's Day. The Molly Ringwalds have been one of the most popular groups to participate in the "First Ever 22nd Annual World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade." The FREE concert will follow the parade and wrap up the evening at 8 PM. Other World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade Activities. Zero K Race - March 16; King and Queen Coronation - March 16 Parade Starter - Flavor Flav. Flavor Flav, the iconic rapper and reality TV star, is set to make a splash in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Known for his energetic performances, signature clock, and unforgettable catchphrases, Flavor Flav will be the Parade Starter of the First Ever 22nd Annual World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade. HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK, Arkansas — The lineup is set for the First Ever 21st Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade, to be held Sunday at 6:30 p.m. on 98-foot Bridge Street in downtown Hot Springs. "We have some really exciting entries this year,” Visit Hot Springs Special Events Manager Alexis Hampo said. The city of Hot Springs, a resort town known for its mineral-rich waters, promotes its 98-foot (30-meter) route as the World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade. HOT SPRINGS, Ark. -- It's St. Patrick's Day, and in Hot Springs, they're set for a green-wearing, rip-roaring, Irish-smiling time. It's the site of the World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade The resort town of Hot Springs will hold its annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade, with 40 floats on a 98-foot route downtown. The parade will feature actress Valerie Bertinelli HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — Cities like Chicago boast some of the largest St. Patrick’s Day parades, attracting thousands of revelers and plenty of green beer. But a city in Arkansas has gained We've put together the top ten things not to miss for the First-Ever 22nd Annual World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade festivities in Hot Springs, Arkansas, March 16 & 17. From celebrity guests to free concerts and our extra special 98-foot parade route. Plan your visit today to celebrate our extra green, extra short parade!
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