Matt Iseman will kick off the 2026 St. Pat’s Parade in Hot Springs.
Matt Iseman, the famed host of the incredible hit show “American Ninja Warrior,” will fire the starter’s pistol on March 17, 2026, to officially begin the First Ever 23rd Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade® in downtown Hot Springs.
“Having Matt as our 2026 official starter will add a level of excitement to this 23rd edition of our wonderful little parade,” Visit Hot Springs CEO and parade founder Steve Arrison said. “He’s known around the world as one of the guys who brings amazing fun to this enduring hit show.”
Best known as the host of NBC’s three-time Emmy Award-nominated hit competition series, “American Ninja Warrior,” which just wrapped its 17th season, Iseman joins multitalented entertainer Carmen Electra, who will serve as the celebrity grand marshal for the parade in downtown Hot Springs, and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders as parade standouts.
The parade will be held on Bridge Street, Tuesday evening, March 17. The World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade® has brought worldwide attention to Hot Springs. Bridge Street was named by Ripley’s Believe It or Not as the world’s shortest street in everyday use. The parade swiftly gained attention around the globe for the hilarious premise that gave birth to its annual aura of spectacular hilarity.
It annually features a lineup of outrageous wackiness that includes a troupe of Marching Irish Elvis Impersonators, the World’s Largest Leprechaun, zany floats and marching units, plus a surprise or two.
For more information, visit Facebook: World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade, or contact Steve Arrison at 501-321-2027.
