Spa City St. Paddy Wagon

03/13/2026

We’re looking forward to you joining us! We’re going to have a savage Craig!

Carmen Electra!

Feeling extra lucky this year ☘️✨

St. Patrick’s Day has always been one of my favorite times of the year. The energy, the music, the celebration, and of course all the green everywhere you look 💚 There’s just something about this holiday that brings people together in the most fun way. From the parades to the laughter to the feeling of community, it’s a day that’s all about celebrating heritage, good luck, and good times.

And this year feels especially exciting for me. As someone with Irish roots, St. Patrick’s Day has always meant a little bit more. It’s a time to celebrate where you come from, honor tradition, and share that spirit with everyone around you. There’s something really special about seeing people from all walks of life come together and embrace the Irish spirit for a day.

That’s why I’m feeling extra lucky this year ☘️ Because I have the incredible honor of being the Celebrity Grand Marshal at the World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Hot Springs, Arkansas on March 17th 💚

Yes… the world’s shortest parade! And honestly, that’s part of what makes it so fun. It’s unique, it’s legendary, and it has become such a beloved tradition in Hot Springs. Every year people gather for the celebration, the laughter, and the unforgettable atmosphere that fills Bridge Street for this iconic event.

There’s something magical about parades too. The excitement in the air, the crowds cheering, the music playing, and everyone dressed in their best St. Patrick’s Day green ☘️ It’s the kind of event where the energy is contagious and the whole town feels alive.

I’m so excited to be part of that experience this year and help lead the celebration. Being chosen as Grand Marshal is such an honor, and I can’t wait to share that moment with everyone who comes out to celebrate. Moments like this remind me how powerful community events can be. They bring people together, create memories, and give everyone a reason to smile.

Plus, let’s be honest… any day where you get to celebrate with great people, wear something green, and embrace a little extra luck is a pretty great day in my book 💚✨

So if you’re anywhere near Hot Springs, Arkansas this St. Patrick’s Day, come join the fun! The World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade might only be 98 feet long, but the energy and excitement are bigger than ever.

I’ll be there celebrating, smiling, and feeling incredibly lucky to be part of such a fun tradition ☘️

Here’s to Irish roots, good vibes, and a St. Patrick’s Day celebration we’ll never forget 💚✨☘️

03/02/2026

You know we’re close when you attend the safety briefing!!

World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade
Visit Hot Springs

11/10/2025

How can it keep getting better every year??!!??

👋💚 From Baywatch, to Scary Movie, say hello to your 2026 Parade Grand Marshal, Carmen Electra! ☘️

Multitalented entertainer Carmen Electra will serve as the celebrity grand marshal for the First Ever 23rd Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade® in downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas on March 17, 2026.

Electra is an actress, model, singer, entrepreneur and television personality whose career has spanned music, film, fashion, and beauty for over three decades. She became a household name through MTV’S hit show “Singled Out,” her role as Lani McKenzie on “Baywatch,” which helped cement her status as one of the most recognizable pop culture figures of her era.

Building on her early success, Electra established herself as a versatile entertainer, appearing in a string of hit comedies including “Scary Movie,” “Starsky & Hutch,” “Date Movie,” “Epic Movie,” “Meet the Spartans” and “Disaster Movie.” Her charisma, humor and ability to playfully embrace her public persona made her a beloved figure in both film and television.

Recently, Electra has continued to reinvent herself across multiple industries. She most recently starred in Kid Laroi's "She Don't Need to Know" music video as well as Amber Mark and Anderson Paak's music video for their song "Don't Remind Me." She reprised her role as Roxanne in “Good Burger 2,” starred in major campaigns for SKIMS with Jenny McCarthy and the clothing brand I.AM.GIA. Earlier this year, she launched ELECTRA Skincare, a skincare line inspired by her lifelong passion for self-care and empowerment. The brand reflects her signature confidence and timeless glamor, focusing on clean, effective skincare that helps users feel their best.

The parade celebration will begin Tuesday evening, March 17 in downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas! The World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade® has brought worldwide attention to Hot Springs and helped expand the city’s reputation as a city that knows how to have fun.

05/20/2025

George Wendt would’ve loved to see this!

Is it just a coincidence they painted it today??!!

03/19/2025

We’ll looky here… look who made national news!

Thousands of spectators have lined the streets of an Arkansas city known its St. Patrick's Day parade for more than two decades for an unusual reason

03/16/2025

We’ve got some great throws for tomorrow !!

03/12/2025

The official lineup has been released!

🌈☘️ Announcing the FULL First-Ever 22nd Annual World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade lineup, including celebrity guests Valerie Bertinelli and Flavor Flav! We're excited to welcome new entries joining fan favorites in this year's lineup as we march 98-feet!

☘️ Hot Springs Fire Department
☘️ Parade Starter Flavor Flav
☘️ Garvan Woodland Gardens - "World's Shortest Car in the World's Shortest Parade!"
☘️ Spa City Tappers - "Blarney Bloomin' Fairies"
☘️ Great Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
☘️ Garland County Master Gardeners - "Flowers of Ireland"
☘️ Theta Pi - "One Flavor at a Time"
☘️ Paw Patrol and Charlie Evans
☘️ Hospice Home Care - "Over the Rainbow"
☘️ Printastic - "Lucky little LEPREChAR"
☘️ International Society of Helen Ropers - Spa City Helens Chapter "Helen Go Bragh!"
☘️ Miss Arkansas
☘️ Pocket Theatre - "It's good to be green"
☘️ Lakepointe Church - "Believe the Hype"
☘️ Rusty Nail Line Dancers - "Lucky"
☘️ Mountain Pine High School Band
☘️ King & Queen, Mark Fleischner & Liz Robbins
☘️ ESQ Realty Group
☘️ Women's Chamber of Commerce of Hot Springs - "Making Magic Happen"
☘️ Six Convertibles of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
☘️ Electric Strawberry - "Salty Strawberries"
☘️ The O'Eddies - "The Irish Cousin's of Cousin Eddie"
☘️ Rock City Wraps
☘️ The Traveling Sisters
☘️ Grand Marshal Valerie Bertinelli
☘️ Tax Connections / ED Jones Salvage - "Leipreachain MISFITS"
☘️ Amazon - "Amazon has everything you need to help the road rise up to meet you"
☘️ Spa City St. Paddy Wagon
☘️ Oaklawn Hot Springs
☘️ Bricks and Mini Figs - "Find your Luck of the Irish with Legos"
☘️ Betty's Big Country Dance Hall - "Green Acres: Betty's Live Chicken Bingo Night"
☘️ International Order of the Irish Elvi
☘️ Alliance Rubber Company - "Alliance Time"
☘️ Northwoods Trails

03/11/2025

Oh Blarney!! It’s almost time for World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade!!

We’ve gotten boxes and boxes of new throws for this year!!

We can’t wait to see you Monday!!

11/17/2024

Yes! A great band to get us ready for World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade!

☘️✌️🎸 They're coming to our town, they'll help us party it down! 🎶 We'll have 2 DAYS of FUN to celebrate the 22nd Annual World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade, kicking off the festivities Sunday, March 16 with a live performance by Grand Funk Railroad in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

“We’re going to celebrate the evening before our giant little parade with the legendary American rock band, Grand Funk Railroad,” parade founder and Visit Hot Springs CEO Steve Arrison said. “They’ll get our fans in the mood for the world-famous parade with a free public concert on the Bridge Street Stage in the heart of the city on Sunday, March 16. As Rolling Stone columnist David Fricke famously said, ‘You cannot talk about rock in the 1970s without talking about Grand Funk Railroad.’”

Grand Funk laid the groundwork for such bands as Foreigner, Journey, Van Halen and Bon Jovi with its signature hard driving sound, soulful vocals, muscular instrumentation and forceful pop melodies. Their hits include “We’re an American Band,” “I’m Your Captain/Closer to Home,” “The Locomotion” and “Some Kind of Wonderful,” all of which still receive continuous airplay on classic rock radio.

The following day, Monday, March 17 the 98-foot World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade will kick off with Parade Starter Flavor Flav, Grand Marshal Valerie Bertinelli, marching bands, Irish Elvis impersonators, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and so much more! ☘️🎉 Grab your green and get ready to plan your trip to Hot Springs, Arkansas for the parade!