City of New Port Richey Red White and Blue Hometown Extravaganza
- When: Saturday, June 27, 2026, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: See description for location
- Cost: Free
Get ready, New Port Richey! We’re going bigger and better than ever for America’s 250th! This year’s celebration is now a two day event packed with family fun, live music, and patriotic pride in #DowntownNPR!
Saturday, June 27:
Sims Park & Orange Lake
All Ages Welcome
Free Parking and Shuttle Services throughout the event. More information at www.cityofnewportrichey.org/parking.
Saturday Highlights:
Bounce houses & waterslides
Face painting & family activities
Hot Dog & Watermelon Eating Contest (presented by Main Munchery)
Costume Contest with the original Captain America Reb Brown
Live music by:
The Shaelyn Band
Bradford Graves & The Bar Rags
Mullins Music All-Stars
Food trucks & more!
Fireworks Finale over Orange Lake (don’t miss it!)
Sunday, June 28 – Keep the Celebration Going!
Patriotic Paddle | 11AM–1PM Launch: 11AM James E. Grey Preserve → Lazy Paddle Launch 12PM at Frances Avenue Park → Finish: 1PM Sims Park Boat Ramp
The Paddle will conclude with an awards ceremony for most patriotic paddle gear! Prizes and trophies provided by: Mayor Chopper Davis, Cotee River Brewing Co., Sammy's Surf Shop, Unreel Marine, and Realtor Chad Karr. PLUS a very special guest appearance by the Original Captain America Reb Brown!
Brunch in Downtown at participating restaurants, including: Dented Keg Ale Works, Fitzgerald's Irish Tavern, Main Street Deli, Mountaineer Coffee, Sasha's on the Park at Hacienda Hotel, SteamWorks Pub, and The White Heron Tea & Gifts.
Richey Concert Band | 1:30PM–2PM at Railroad Square
Celebrate community, country, and summer with a full weekend of unforgettable events in Downtown New Port Richey.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Contact Phone: (727) 841-4560
- Category: Free
Getting Around is Easy:
Free parking throughout Downtown
The City is providing complementary parking and shuttle service from 4pm-10:45pm via the Jolley Trolley at the following parking locations:
Gulf High School 5805 Madison Street IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please remove vehicles by 11pm as gates will lock and not be accessible again until Monday, June 29th at 8am.
Former HCA Parking Lots 5637 Marine Parkway
Event Stop Locations in Downtown New Port Richey:
4pm-7pm Grand Boulevard and Circle Boulevard
7pm-10:45pm Cavalaire Square 5739 Missouri Avenue
Ride the free Dart Trolley (SAT 4PM-12AM and SUN 12PM-6PM)
Stops include Sims Park, the parking garage, and downtown lots
Track it in real-time at each stop via QR code
Learn more: www.CityOfNewPortRichey.org/Parking
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