Summer in Downtown New Port Richey<\/a> kicks off with a bang, literally. Before July even starts, the city throws its biggest patriotic party of the year right across the street from The Central on Orange Lake, and the rest of the month keeps the momentum going.<\/p>\n The City of New Port Richey<\/a> kicks off Pasco County’s America 250 celebration in Sims Park with bounce houses and water slides, face painting, food trucks, live entertainment, a hot dog and watermelon eating contest, and a Captain America costume contest. It all ends with fireworks over Orange Lake, and residents of The Central have front-row seats.<\/p>\n The morning after, paddlers launch from James E. Grey Preserve and make their way down the river to Sims Park. If you keep a kayak or paddleboard in The Central’s storage, this is the morning to use it.<\/p>\n The monthly open-air Fourth Friday Bazaar<\/a> fills Downtown’s streets with local artisans, makers and small businesses, part of the Downtown District supported by New Port Richey Main Street<\/a>. Walk over after dinner and make a night of it.<\/p>\n The Red, White & Blue Hometown Extravaganza is Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 4 to 9 PM at Sims Park, ending with fireworks over Orange Lake.<\/p>\n Over Orange Lake, at the close of the Hometown Extravaganza.<\/p>\n Friday, July 24, from 6 to 10 PM in Downtown New Port Richey.<\/p>\n Summer Downtown is better when the fireworks are across the street. Take a look at our community amenities<\/a>, check floor plans and availability<\/a>, or schedule a tour<\/a>. You can also call or text 727.478.0770<\/a> to learn more about life here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Summer in Downtown New Port Richey kicks off with a bang, literally. Before July even starts, the city throws its biggest patriotic party of the year right across the street from The Central on Orange Lake, and the rest of the month keeps the momentum going. July at a Glance Sat, June 27, 4 to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":32366,"featured_media":144,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[3,30,33,27,32,28,26,29,9,31,22],"class_list":["post-27","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-monthly-events","tag-downtown-new-port-richey","tag-fireworks","tag-fourth-friday","tag-fourth-of-july","tag-hometown-extravaganza","tag-independence-day","tag-july-events","tag-orange-lake","tag-sims-park","tag-summer","tag-things-to-do"],"metadata":{"_yoast_wpseo_title":["July 2026 Events in New Port Richey | The Central"],"_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":["July in Downtown New Port Richey: the Red, White and Blue Hometown Extravaganza with fireworks over Orange Lake, the Patriotic Paddle and Fourth Friday."],"_yoast_wpseo_metakeywords":[""],"_pingme":["1"],"_thumbnail_id":["144"]},"yoast_head":"\nJuly at a Glance<\/h2>\n
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Red, White & Blue Hometown Extravaganza<\/h2>\n
Patriotic Paddle<\/h2>\n
Fourth Friday Bazaar<\/h2>\n
July in New Port Richey: Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
When is New Port Richey’s Fourth of July celebration?<\/h3>\n
Where can I watch fireworks in New Port Richey?<\/h3>\n
When is Fourth Friday in July?<\/h3>\n
Life at The Central<\/h2>\n
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