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In order to create a more festive atmosphere and excitement to the World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade, we are allowing a limited number of 10x10 vendor spaces. These booths will NOT be allowed to sell food or drinks, but may offer promotional materials, arts, crafts, and merchandise. The First Ever 22nd Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on March 17, 2025 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! In 2004, The First Ever First Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held on March 17, 2004 and it made St. Patrick's Day history! A few thousand people gathered for fun and Irish shenanigans in the heart of America’s First Resort and it became a St. Patrick's Day tradition in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. The parade’s half-block route has remained the same since its inception. While brief, it’s packed with energy and charm. Attendance varies depending on the weather, with crowds ranging from 800 to 1,500 people. Why It’s Worth Attending. The Wenatchee St. Patrick’s Day Parade may be short, but it’s big on heart. The World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade — the event perfectly encapsulating the quirkiness of Hot Springs, Arkansas — turns 20 this year! Come March 17, we will be celebrating 20 years of the shortest parade that captures the green hearts of travelers near and far. 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 World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Arkansas This annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Hot Springs lives up to its name – with a march of 98 feet down historic Bridge Street. Taking place this Sunday, March 16, it’s The World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Logging just 89 feet in length, the parade has become a highlight of annual celebrations for the New faces and fan favorites will be taking part in the First Ever 22nd Annual World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade at 6:30 p.m. Monday on Bridge Street in downtown Hot Springs. But in the small town of Hot Springs, Arkansas, the world’s shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade stands as a charming and quirky exception. With a route measuring just 98 feet (30 meters), it’s not the length that makes this parade special—it’s the heart, the humor, and the unique community vibe that draws visitors year after year. 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! Set for 5:30 on Monday, March 17, in downtown Bemidji, the 78-pace parade will start at Brigid's Pub, 317 Beltrami Ave. NW, and end across the street at Keg N' Cork. World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade in Conklin, Michigan. The parade, which seemingly started out as a joke, has been a part of St. Patrick's Day in Conklin for nearly 40 years. Every year, the parade starts at 10:55 a.m. and is usually finished by 11:00 a.m. Why? The World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day committee has received an official ruling from the governing World’s Largest Leprechaun, the wee ones, and St. Patrick himself that the only Miss, Mrs, Ms, Little Miss, Jr. Miss, or Misfit that may appear in the parade is Miss Arkansas. 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 schedule for the World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. "Shortest & Smallest" St. Patrick's Day Parade! happening at The Keg, 1123 W Main St, Blue Springs, MO 64015-3611, United States,Blue Springs, Missouri on Mon, 17 Mar, 2025 at 09:00 am “This year’s World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade is going to be a great, green, event.” Among the parade participants that have entertained the 30,000 yearly spectators for over a decade will be 100 members of the International Order of Marching Irish Elvi — a fun-loving bunch who treat the fans to frenetic impersonations of History of the St. Patrick's Day Parade. The St. Patrick's Day parade in Rhode Island has a rich and fascinating history that spans over a century. The first parade was held in 1909, organized by the Central Falls band and the Providence Irish Association. As World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade® Organizers Refute Rumors of ‘Truce’ and Reports of Arkansas ‘Spy’ HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK, Arkansas — After nearly a year of quiet, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade rivalry between Hot Springs and []
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