'Spa City' celebrates its roots at Homesteader Days
Hot Spring resident Niyah Barber took first place in the pet category during the Kiddie Parade at Hot Springs' Homesteaders Days. (Tracy Scott/Valley Press)
Maclei Kelley, 2, took first place in the Kiddy Parade homesteader category. (Tracy Scott/Valley Press)
Taking first place in the miscellaneous category is Elizabeth Mazanec. (Tracy Scott/Valley Press)
Thomas Bras, 2, from Lone Pine won the vehicle category in the Kiddie Parade. (Tracy Scott/Valley Press)
Ladies aboard a Homesteader Days parade float are all smiles as they celebrate their ride through Hot Springs Sunday afternoon. (Chuck Bandel/VP-MI)
The pipes, the pipes are calling...provided by a trio of bagpipers who took part in the Sunday's Homesteader Days parade through Hot Springs. (Chuck Bandel/VP-MI)
A 1916 Packard truck was part of the car show and parade during this past weekend's Homesteader Days in Hot Springs. (Chuck Bandel/VP-MI)
What would a "days gone by" parade be without an appearance by the Shriner mini-cars and drivers? They were part of Sunday's Homesteader Days parade in Hot Springs. (Chuck Bandel/VP-MI)
A two-mule "honey-bucket wagon from Hot Springs days gone by takes part Sunday's homesteader Days parade. (Chuck Bandel/VP-MI)
Homesteader Days parade Grand Marshall Maggie Goode rides through Hot Springs in style Sunday afternoon. (Chuck Bandel/VP-MI)
Walking the dog or the dog walking the man is the question in this pre-parade means of transportation prior to Sunday's Homesteader Days parade in Hot Springs. (Chuck Bandel/VP-MI)
If the 2023 version of Homesteader Days, the annual celebration of Hot Springs, its history and the surrounding area, is any indication, it would be fair to say those homesteaders knew how to kick up their heels and have a good time.
This year’s three-day run wrapped up with the traditional rodeo finals at the Hot Springs Rodeo Grounds, but not before live music filled the air and streets downtown Sunday night...
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