Friends of Hot Springs National Park (FHSNP) and the National Park Service are hosting “Red, White & You,” a free, family-focused old fashion patriotic “Picnic in the Park” on July 4, from 10:30–3:00, on Arlington Lawn.
All are invited to dress in red, white, and blue. Family activities include a bounce house, games, face painting, temporary tattoos, and educational exhibits by National Park staff.
Appearing on our stage: Angie Ezekiel/Sylvia Stems, Dona & Larry, Flyin’ Brian & Terry T, illusionist Jonathan Erlandson, Jacob Flores, Justin Time Entertainment, and Ken Goodman.
Food for purchase includes burgers, hot dogs, and fabulous pulled pork prepared by the Ohio Club chefs Mike Pettey and Mike Dampier, along with beverages from Superior Bathhouse Brewery, Miller Light and Coors Light, Coca Cola, and Mountain Valley Spring Water.
Gross Funeral Home is sponsoring an American Flag give away so all can wave the flag when the Hot Springs Village VFW presents the colors at noon. Ross Rumore will play the bugle while Angie Ezekiel leads all in the National Anthem and reciting the pledge of allegiance.
Friends of HSNP salute all of its sponsors for their generous support of this fund-raising event: Presenting Sponsor/Uncle Sam – The Ohio Club. Top Dogs – Morris Foundation, Superior Bathhouse Brewery, KQUS/US97, The Hot Springs Bathhouse Dinner Theater, The Gangster Museum of American, Brian Edwards, and Arkansas Tent Rental. Big Cheese – Evcon Rentals, Gross Funeral Home, Lakeside District Living Magazine, Prince & Tuohey CPA, Signature Events, The Citizens Bank, Zeiser Wealth Management, 4imprint, The Springs Magazine, Red Light Roastery, Coors Light and Miller Light. Head Pickles – Bank OZK, Bobby Brown Private Wealth Advisors, Coca Cola, Hays Rental, Hog Wild Events, Nick Dodd First Arkansas Insurance and Visit Hot Springs. Additional donors – Lake Ice, LGBT Association, Galaxy Connection, Bret Moncrief, Sherry & Scott Smith, Karen Hicks, ARK-N-SPARK Electric, The Hot Springs Renaissance Faire, Dr. Angela Rose, and Hot Springs National Park.
If you would like more information about “Red, White & Blue” or are interested in becoming a sponsor or volunteer for this event, please contact Roxanne Butterfield at 501-538-4575 or friendshsnp@gmail.com.
Invite your family, friends and neighbors, and help support Hot Springs National Park, the heart and treasure of Hot Springs. To keep up with FHSNP news and events, visit www.friendsofhotspringsnationalpark.org and Facebook: Friends of Hot Springs National Park.
Friends of Hot Springs National Park is the non-profit partner of the Park. All proceeds from the Red, White & You Picnic will benefit the restoration of the Maurice Bathhouse, the last bathhouse on historic Bathhouse Row to be reopened.
