Red, White & Blue Hometown Extravaganza
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 Downtown New Port Richey!
Saturday, June 27 | 4PM–9PM
Sims Park & Orange Lake
FREE | 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: Mullins Music All-Stars, Bradford Graves & The Bar Rags, and The Shaelyn Band
Food trucks & more!
Fireworks Finale over Orange Lake (don’t miss it!)
Saturday's Event Map:
Find where you're going with ease. Follow the icons and information on the below map, or visit the City tent Saturday evening for a copy of our event brochure.
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, Main Street Deli, Moutaineer 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
Getting Around is Easy:

FREE parking throughout Downtown

Ride the FREE DART Trolley (Sat. 5PM-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
Bring your friends, your family, and your patriotic spirit. This is one celebration you won’t want to miss!
When
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Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 04:00 PM
- 09:00 PM
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Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 11:00 AM
- 02:00 PM
Location
Sims Park, 6341 Bank Street, 34652, View Map
28.2513843,-82.72175609999999
6341 Bank Street ,
34652
Sims Park
6341 Bank Street ,
34652
Red, White & Blue Hometown Extravaganza