The ArtRageous Parade returns for 2026, bringing a vibrant celebration of creativity, community and artistic expression to Downtown Eureka Springs at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2.
Hosted by the Eureka Springs School of the Arts, the ArtRageous Parade invites artists, performers and community members of all ages to participate in one of the city’s most colorful and imaginative traditions. From elaborate costumes and handcrafted floats to musical performances and unexpected artistic displays, the parade transforms the streets into a moving gallery of creativity.
Participants will have the opportunity to compete for prizes, including:
• First Prize: $300 cash and a $200 gift certificate to the Eureka Springs School of the Arts;
• Second Prize: $200 cash and a $100 gift certificate to the Eureka Springs School of the Arts;
• Third Prize: $100 cash and a $50 gift certificate to the Eureka Springs School of the Arts.
Organizers encourage individuals, groups and businesses to register and take part in the festivities. The deadline to sign up is Friday, April 24, and participants must be registered in advance to be eligible for prizes.
“The ArtRageous Parade is all about creativity, self-expression and bringing the community together in a fun and meaningful way,” said ESSA event coordinator Emily Hartley. “We can’t wait to see what people dream up this year.”
The event is free and open to the public, with spectators encouraged to line the streets of downtown Eureka Springs to enjoy the parade.
For more information or to register for the parade, visit:
https://essa-art.org/events/artrageous-parade/
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