Parade of lights to honor EMS providers

WHO: Ambulance services, police departments, motorcycle escorts, fire and rescue trucks and other first-responder vehicles from across the state, with lights and sirens on. This is a cooperative effort of the Arkansas Department of Health Emergency Medical Services (EMS) section, the Arkansas Ambulance Association, the Arkansas Emergency Medical Technicians Association and private EMS companies in Arkansas.

WHAT: Annual Parade of Lights, followed by a special honors ceremony during which one minute of silence will be observed to honor the contributions of the men and women of EMS. Special recognition for this year’s Arkansas “Stars of Life” and other state EMS leaders and introduction of an EMS Hall of Fame.

WHEN: Wednesday, May 23rd, 9:30 a.m.

WHERE: Parade starts at War Memorial Stadium, east side parking lot, then proceeds on Markham to the state Capitol building, ending at Capitol and Wood Lane, in front of the Capitol.

WHY: In celebration of EMS Week and the special achievements of the past year.

Note: Reception to follow at Freeway Medical Center, 5800 West 10th Street, Suite 800, LR, 72204. If you have any questions or need directions please contact the EMS Section at 501-661-2262.