Bring Your Furry Pals to the Bark in the Park Contest and Parade

Loads of fun activities are planned for our furry pals during Bark in the Park, Saturday, July 3.

On Saturday, July 3, Friends of Hot Springs National Park will present the Bark in the Park dog costume contest and pet parade starting at 2 PM. These events will close out Bark Ranger Day on Arlington Lawn.

BARK Ranger Day events, presented by Hot Springs National Park rangers, begin at 11 AM on Arlington Lawn and include a BARK Ranger principles program, a dog-friendly guided hike, training and wellness presentations, and demonstrations from the park’s and the City of Hot Springs’ K9 units, as well.

On-site will also be the City of Hot Springs Animal Control, Hot Springs Village Animal Welfare League, the Garland County Humane Society, Hope Fur Paws, and others.

The Bark in the Park registration form may be found on www.FriendsofHotSpringsNationalPark.org. Forms will be available that day beginning at 11 AM.

The contest begins at 2 PM. Costume categories are Best Overall, Best National Park Spirit, Most Patriotic, Best Look-A-Like, Most Unique, and best Naked Pet! Fabulous prizes await the winner in each category.

Mark your calendars and plan to participate in these free paw-some events! Contact Lynn Janaskie, 501-627-5534 for more information.

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