First Ever 23rd Annual World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade
Location: Bridge Street
Event Date: Tuesday, March 17
The First Ever 23rd Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on March 17, 2026 on the world’s shortest street in everyday operational use, Bridge Street! This parade may only be 98 feet long, but you better believe it’s filled with all the fun and Irish spirit!
Parade Grand Marshal | Carmen Electra
Hot Springs Welcomes Carmen Electra!
Get ready to say hello to your 2026 World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade® Grand Marshal, Carmen Electra! The multitalented actress, model, singer, and entrepreneur will take the lead for the First Ever 23rd Annual parade in downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas on March 17, 2026.
From making a splash on "Baywatch" as Lani McKenzie to bringing the laughs in hit comedies like "Scary Movie," Carmen Electra has been one of pop culture's most recognizable figures for over three decades. Known for her charisma and versatility, her career has spanned music, film, fashion, and beauty.
Recently, she's continued to reinvent herself, starring in music videos for Kid Laroi and Amber Mark, reprising her role in “Good Burger 2,” and fronting major campaigns for SKIMS and I.AM.GIA. She even launched her own brand, ELECTRA Skincare, earlier this year!
Don't miss the chance to see this timeless icon celebrate the luck of the Irish on the shortest street in the world!
Parade Starter | Matt Iseman
"American Ninja Warrior" Host Matt Iseman Set as Official Parade Starter for the World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade®
Get ready for some high-energy fun! Matt Iseman, the famed host of the three-time Emmy-nominated hit competition series "American Ninja Warrior," will serve as the Official Parade Starter for the First-Ever 23rd Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade® in downtown Hot Springs on Tuesday, March 17, 2026!
Known globally for bringing "amazing fun" to the enduring NBC hit show, Iseman is guided by the philosophy, "Life is short, do what makes you happy," a mantra that led him to leave his career as a doctor to pursue entertainment.
Visit Hot Springs CEO Steve Arrison noted that having Iseman "will add a level of excitement to this 23rd edition of our wonderful little parade."
Special Guests | Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are set to return to Hot Springs on March 17 for the First Ever 23rd Annual World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade®!
A beloved tradition since 2013 (excluding 2020-2021), these crowd favorites bring "spice and enthusiasm" to the celebration on Bridge Street—recognized by Ripley's Believe It or Not as the world's shortest street in everyday use. Upwards of 30,000 people are expected to gather in downtown Hot Springs for this globally known spectacle of "outrageous wackiness," featuring Marching Irish Elvis Impersonators, the World's Largest Leprechaun, zany floats, and a few surprises! Don't miss the celebration beginning the evening of March 17!
Special Guests | Dan Hampton
Dan Hampton, the College and Pro Football Hall of Famer nicknamed “Danimal” for his ferocious playing style, will be a special guest celebrity at the First Ever 23rd Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Hot Springs on March 17, 2026.
Hampton starred with the Arkansas Razorbacks from 1975-1978, earning All-American honors, before a storied career with the Chicago Bears from 1980 until his retirement in 1990, during which he was a key part of the legendary 1985 Super Bowl season. Despite enduring 10 knee surgeries and numerous injuries, Hampton played with toughness and perseverance, earning four Pro Bowl selections and the NFC Defensive Most Valuable Player award in 1980. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002, Hampton remains a familiar presence in Chicago, co-hosting the nationally syndicated “Pro Football Weekly” television show and the popular “Hamp & OB Show” on WGN Radio, while also being actively involved in charity events for children and those who serve our country.
Special Guests | Savannah Bananas Dancing Umpire
Get ready to see the rulebook thrown out the window—or at least danced around! Vincent "Vinny" Chapman, world-renowned as the "Dancing Umpire" for the Savannah Bananas, is bringing his viral moves to Hot Springs.
Famous for uniting baseball fans through energy, laughter, and terpsichore, Chapman will trade home plate for the 98-foot Bridge Street on March 17, 2026. Join this special guest celebrity as he does the tango down the World’s Shortest Street in Everyday Use during the 23rd Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade®.
The Molly Ringwalds
Get ready to rock, Hot Springs! The Molly Ringwalds are heading back to Bridge Street on March 17 for the 23rd World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade®!
As the crowd-favorite "Ultimate '80s Experience," they’ll be tearing up the stage with a FREE public concert immediately following the 6:30 p.m. parade. Don't miss the costumes, the characters, and the massive hits that make them the most popular band in parade history.
King & Queen
Hot Springs has found its Monarchs for the World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade!
On March 17, the crowds on Bridge Street will bow to King Monte Everhart and Queen JoAnn Mangione.
Everhart is already a local legend, known to thousands as the "World’s Largest Leprechaun," a role he assumed in 2021. Sharing the royal carriage is Mangione, the powerhouse editor behind The Springs Magazine.
Together, they are ready to rule the First Ever 23rd Annual parade with two simple rules for their subjects:
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"I proclaim that you must party on," says the King.
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"Let them eat cake," adds the Queen (preferably using her own recipes!).
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
March 17, 2026
3PM - District Opens
3:45PM - Crowning of the King & Queen
4PM - Zero K Race
4PM - Blarney Stone Kissing Contest
5PM - Pre-Parade Festivities
6:20PM - Official Measuring of Parade Route
6:30PM - World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade
8PM - The Molly Ringwalds Concert
For questions about the First Ever 23rd Annual World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade, visit shorteststpats.com, call 501-321-2277 or email ahampo@hotsprings.org.
