Update

I may be slow updating April - I had a family emergency pop up.

St. Patrick's Day Parade

We went to the St. Paddy Parade in Eureka Springs a few years ago and loved it, and this year we were able to go back again.  If you haven't been to any of the parades in Eureka Springs, I highly recommend them.  It's a fun atmosphere, and biker friendly, but still family oriented.  There are tons of kids around trying to catch candy and beads (just like Mardi Gras!) and there are bars for the adults and lots of shopping.  We always get an all-day trolly pass ($4.50) which lets you ride any of the trolleys all day long, getting on and off as much as you please.  If you're feeling more adventurous, wear some good shoes and walk up the hills.  Since this is the St. Paddy Parade report, I'll try to stay on topic and not go into geocaching, etc.

Anyway, the parade starts with a piper in a kilt and has a bunch of floats and walkers throwing candy and beads to all.  Everyone is dressed in green, including the crowd, and many people bring their dogs and dress them up too.  The parade itself was only about 30 minutes long this year, but definitely worth making the trip to Eureka Springs.  I've got pictures and a video that I'll be uploading soon.