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July 4th 2024 Fireworks, Events Around New Port Richey
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Pasco County.
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL — Independence Day is fast approaching so it's time to find out where you can celebrate in and around New Port Richey. Area events include fireworks, festivals and other Fourth of July fun.
To help you fit it all in on your 4th of July calendar, Patch has put together a guide to what’s going on in New Port Richey and the surrounding areas.
July 4 Festivities For 2024
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What: SummerFest Zephyrhills Fireworks 2024
Where: Zephyr Lake Park, 38116 5th Ave., Zephyrills
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When: June 29, noon to 9 p.m.
This Independence Day celebration offers a vendor market, pony rides and a petting zoo, food trucks, bounce houses, games and contests, live music, and fireworks at dark. More event info at: SummerFest Zephyrhills Fireworks 2024
What: Dade City Farms Red, White & Boom 2024
Where: Dade City Farms @Lake Iola, 17143 Lake Iola Road, Dade City
When: June 29, 2 to 9 p.m.
There will be food trucks, local vendors, water fun, children’s activities and a fireworks show. More event info at: Dade City Farms Red, White & Boom 2024
What: New Port Richey 4th of July Hometown Extravaganza 2024
Where: Sims Park, New Port Richey
When: June 29, 4 to 9:30 p.m.
This July 4th celebration kicks off the city of New Port Richey’s year-long centennial celebration. There will be live music, food and a fireworks display. More event info: New Port Richey 4th of July Hometown Extravaganza 2024
What: Hudson Eagles 4th of July Picnic 2024
Where: Hudson Eagles 3997, 6840 Beach Blvd., Hudson
When: July 4, 2 to 11 p.m.
There will be food, live music by Hair of the Dog, a 50/50 raffle to benefit charities supported by the chapter and fireworks. More event info at: Hudson Eagles 4th of July Picnic 2024
What: 4th Of July Celebration at Avalon Park 2024
Where: Avalon Park Wesley Chapel, 4424 Friendly Way, Wesley Chapel
When: July 4, 5 to 9 p.m.
There will be a patriotic bake-off, a bike parade, vendors and food trucks, community performances, and a 9 p.m. fireworks display. More event info at:4th Of July Celebration at Avalon Park 2024
What: Starkey Market Fourth of July Family Fun Night 2024
Where: Starkey Market, 3460 Starkey Blvd., Odessa
When: July 4, 5 to 10 p.m.
There will be live music, water balloon fight, a 40-foot inflatable waterslide, lawn games, food and drink specials. There will be no fireworks. More event info at: Starkey Market Fourth of July Family Fun Night 2024
Today, Americans celebrate the birth of a new nation with fireworks, parades, concerts, and family gatherings and barbecues. Celebrations, though, predate by centuries the designation of Independence Day as a federal holiday, which didn’t happen until 1941.
During the pivotal summer of 1776, the pre-Revolutionary celebrations honoring King George III’s birthday were replaced with mock funerals as a symbolic break from the crown.
It was an exciting time in Philadelphia — the Continental Congress voted to break from the crown and, two days later on July 4, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the original 13 colonies —New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland. Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia — to adopt the Declaration of Independence.
The first annual commemoration of the nation’s independence was in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777, while the Revolutionary War was ongoing. Fireworks have been part of Fourth of July festivities since the first celebration in Philadelphia.
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