Five Things You Should Know Today

1.     The Chasco Fiesta street parade starts at 1 p.m. today.  Love it or hate it, the procession of floats and performers is taking to the streets of downtown. It starts at the intersection of Grand Blvd and Gulf Drive, continues north on Grand, follows Circle Blvd around Orange Lake, heads south on Bank Street and turns west onto Main Street, ending at Main and U.S. 19. For a schedule of Saturday's other events, check our .

2.     Show up at the Fiesta Flea Market and meet New Port Richey Patch editor Alex Tiegen.

3.     Dave Rowe is holding a tribute today to his son, U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Rowe, who lost his life in The Iraq War. The memorial in honor of the fifth anniversary of Michael Rowe's death starts around 3:30 p.m. at 4509 Edith Street, New Port Richey.

4.     The Showcase Arts Foundation will perform "Waiting for Godot" at the New Port Richey Public Library at 7 p.m. today and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 27. Donations of $10 are accepted.

5.     We’re in for a mostly sunny day, according to the National Weather Service. Highs will reach the 70s near the coast and the 80s inland.