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First Ever 20th Annual World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade

First Ever 20th Annual World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade

Location: Bridge Street

The First Ever 20th Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on March 17, 2023 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!
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2nd Ever World's Shortest St. Patrick's Zero K

2nd Ever World's Shortest St. Patrick's Zero K

Location: Bridge Street

There's no better to kick off day two of the St. Patrick's Day weekend full of fun activities surrounding the First Ever 20th Annual World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade than with the 2nd Ever World's Shortest St. Patrick's Zero K in downtown Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas!
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Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

Location: 2705 Central Avenue, Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

Horse racing at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort is cherished and traditional, and there’s almost nothing better than dressing to the nines on a fine spring morning and heading to the track for the annual Arkansas Derby.
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Cherry Blossom Festival

Cherry Blossom Festival

Location: Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Center

The Hot Springs National Park Sister City Foundation hosts the Annual Cherry Blossom Festival featuring cultural demonstrations, musical and dance performances, and exhibits. The Annual Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival is scheduled for April 2 at The Hot Springs Convention Center.
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Arts & the Park

Arts & the Park

Location: Hill Wheatley Plaza

Arts & the Park is a 10 day arts festival hosted annually by the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance as part of the organization’s mission to celebrate the arts and culture of the Hot Springs area.
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Memorial Day Fireworks

Memorial Day Fireworks

Location: Highway 7 South Bridge, Lake Hamilton

The annual free public Memorial Day fireworks display on Lake Hamilton will be held Sunday, May 28, at dark. The fireworks will be shot from the middle of Lake Hamilton from barges located on the east side of Highway 7 at the first Highway 7 bridge opposite the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel.
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World Championship Running of the Tubs

World Championship Running of the Tubs

Location: Bathhouse Row

Keep on Tubbin’ at The World Championship Running of the Tubs in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. Watch as costumed teams pushed customized bathtubs on wheels down Historic Bathhouse Row in hopes to win the coveted prize - The Stueart Pennington Cup! Click here to register now!  
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Bridge St. LIVE!

Bridge St. LIVE!

Location: Bridge St. LIVE! Entertainment District

Bring your dancing shoes down for this FREE, family-friendly, block-party style music series! Free live music, vendors, games, food, and drinks! Bridge St. LIVE! Is coming back this June!
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Independence Day Fireworks

Independence Day Fireworks

Location: Highway 7 South Bridge, Lake Hamilton

The annual free public Independence Day fireworks display on Lake Hamilton will be held Sunday, July 2, at dark. The fireworks will be shot from the middle of Lake Hamilton from barges located on the east side of Highway 7 at the first Highway 7 bridge opposite the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel.
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The Sixth Annual Hot Springs Baseball Weekend

The Sixth Annual Hot Springs Baseball Weekend

Location: The Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Boulevard

Celebrate Hot Springs' legendary baseball history with us at The Sixth Annual Hot Springs Baseball Weekend on August 25 & 26 at The Hot Springs Convention Center. The public is invited to attend free of charge.
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Labor Day Fireworks

Labor Day Fireworks

Location: Highway 7 South Bridge, Lake Hamilton

The annual free public Labor Day fireworks display on Lake Hamilton will be held Sunday, September 3, at dark. The fireworks will be shot from the middle of Lake Hamilton from barges located on the east side of Highway 7 at the first Highway 7 bridge opposite the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel.
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Spa-Con Comic & Pop Culture Convention

Spa-Con Comic & Pop Culture Convention

Location: Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Boulevard

What do Rodger Bumpass, Barry Bostwick, Michelle Harrison, Pam Grier, Veronica Taylor, Sheryl Lee, Shannon Purser, Caitlin Glass, and Christopher Corey have in common? They've all been to Spa-Con!
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