By Victoria Pike
As many of you may already know, Hot Springs is home to the World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This year, however, there are festivities all week long leading up to parade day.
Starting on Friday, March 15th the O’Kelly’s Pop Up Pub opens at 5 PM on the corner of Convention Blvd. and Malvern Ave, and after that will follow the first annual Zero K race on Bridge Street.
Throughout the weekend several different hit musicians will be featured including Mister Morphis, Big Damn Horns, Smash Mouth, and Ronnie Heart. Before the parade on Sunday, there will be the Blarney Stone Kissing Contest and a special appearance by the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders.
Then, of course, the official parade route will be measured and the parade we’ve all been waiting for will begin. Don’t leave too soon, though. A special performance featuring Three Dog Night will also take place after the parade on Bridge Street. For more information and a full schedule visit www.shorteststpats.com.
