Photo submitted Lindsey Taylor , director of community development for the Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce , and Charli Crandell , recreation coordinator for the Parks and Recreation Department , are all smiles at Fourth Friday
year including Adam Atomic , Breakfast and Boba LLC , Hub 412 Food Trucks and Beer House , Olive and Opal and Perisseia Coffeehouse LLC .
“ I am very excited about the progress we are seeing in Siloam Springs ,” Mayor Judy Nation said . “ Siloam Springs is truly blessed , and I love to hear our citizens express how much they love living here . My hope is we continue our ongoing development while preserving our core values and close-knit community .”
Police Chief Allan Gilbert was hired as the new city administrator in August . Capt . Scott Miller was named interim police chief shortly after and he was hired as permanent chief at
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the end of 2023 . Fire Chief Jeremey Criner announced his retirement in April . Fire Marshal Dustin Kindell was appointed to serve as interim fire chief in May .
Parks and Recreation held multiple events throughout the year , Communications Manager Megan Whitworth said .
Fourth Friday made its debut last May . Fourth Friday is a family-friendly event held in partnership between the city , the Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce , and Main Street Siloam Springs that features live music , vendors , food trucks , and activities for the entire family , according to a news release from Whitworth .
Last year ’ s Fourth Friday was held from May through October and coincided with the Memorial Park Music Series at the Chautauqua Amphitheater next to Memorial Park . Artists included the Shannon Wurst Band , NWA Jazz & More Orchestra , 449 Rewind , Siloam Music Festival performers and more , Whitworth said .
The second Hispanic Heritage Festival was held in September . The festival attracted more than 2,500 people and celebrated Hispanic heritage with food trucks , live music , artists , performers and vendors , Whitworth said .
In December , the Heritage League held the annual Christmas Parade that ran from Siloam Springs Middle School on Holly Street to the Masonic Lodge on Wright Street .
Popular events returned this year including Family Game Night in January , the Daddy-Daughter Dance in February , Kite Day in April and the Kids Fishing Derby in June .
On April 8 , the city held an eclipse party at Memorial Park to celebrate the 2024 eclipse . More than 700 people attended , Whitworth said .
Fourth Friday returned May 24 with Grady Nichols and the Full House Band as the musical guests .
“ So many incredible events are happening in our corner of Northwest Arkansas this summer , and I can ’ t wait to make more summer memories with everyone ,” Whitworth said .
Fourth Friday will be held on the fourth Friday of the month through August and feature different themes and performers .
Last May , the city held a pool opening ceremony to kick off the 2023 summer swimming season . Last July saw ribbon cuttings for the WOKA Trail and the Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station No . 1 .
Last November , a ribbon cutting was held for the Healing Garden behind Parks and Recreation . The garden was constructed in partnership with the Rotary Club of Siloam Springs .
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