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Rally on the River

The Arkansas River is a beautiful body of water right in our backyard and we have been encouraged to take full advantage.

• 🤝 Come Together: Last week, Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde, Gabe Holmstrom from the Downtown Little Rock Partnership, and Chris Kent from the Argenta Downtown Council held a press conference at Rockwater Marina.

• 🛶 An Invitation: During the press conference, they called for the cities of Little Rock and North Little Rock to get out on the Arkansas River and enjoy this beautiful resource we have flowing between our cities.

Follow Downtown Little Rock Partnership to learn more. You can also check out Rock City Yacht Club, Rockwater Marina, and Rocktown River Outfitters to find ways to enjoy the river.

Local Fun

Nexus is ALL THAT!

Little Rock's favorite coffee hangout is turning 7, and they're throwing it back to the 90s for the celebration on July 13th.

• 🥳 ALL THAT! Nexus Coffee and Creative is hosting a 90s-themed birthday party featuring live music from local artists throughout the day, delicious food from the Flako’s food truck, and birthday desserts by Nona Bakes.

• 🪩 Even more fun: The Beautiful Bee Flower Farm will have a flower pop-up and Bella Vita Jewelry is hosting a friendship bracelet workshop.

Save the date and celebrate! Find out more HERE.

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Events

Cause Baby You’re a Firework! 🎤 🎶 

From Lakes to Rivers, this guide has all of the hottest places within an hour of Little Rock to enjoy this year’s Independence Day celebration.

• 🎇 40th Annual Pops on the River in Downtown Little Rock Bring a blanket and a chair to the First Security Amphitheater. There will be food trucks, kids' activities, and local music starting at 5. The fireworks show will begin at 9:15 along with a performance by the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra.

• 🎇 Fireworks at Dickey Stephens Park Head across the bridge to North Little Rock for an epic evening with the Travs! Play catch on the field from 7 to 8 pm, cool off at the Splash Pad, enjoy train rides, and catch the fireworks show at 9:15.

Check out our 2024 Fourth of July Fireworks Guide for seven other fireworks displays happening around Central Arkansas next week, all within an hour of Little Rock.

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In other news…

• 🐶 Coming Soon: Southern Tail Brewing is coming soon and is sure to be your new favorite stop—perfect for you and your pup! 🍻

• 🛥️ Did you know? North Little Rock is home to a houseboat that is considered a guest favorite on Airbnb.

• 🖼️ Exciting news! From April 2023 to April 2024, 155,442 guests from 41 Arkansas counties, 48 states, and 18 countries visited AMFA setting a new attendance record, according to the annual report.

• 🍷 For the Foodies: Maximo Cocina Mexicana has opened its doors in West LR with a welcoming and classy atmosphere.

• 🍕 Pizza Pizza! Stop by Sterling Market on a Tuesday for $3 slices.

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