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Hot Ticket: Have a blast in New Port Richey

By Times Staff Writer
Published June 26, 2003

New Port Richey gets a head start on the Independence Day celebration with it annual Main Street Blast. The family event takes place Saturday in the Sims Park and Orange Lake areas of downtown.

There's a little something for everyone: a huge flea market, a classic car show, midway games, the Miss Firecracker Pageant, food and much more from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organizers ask for a $2 donation per person.

Gates open about 5 p.m. for a 5:30 concert featuring Three Dog Night in Sims Park. Admission is $20. The whole thing wraps up with fireworks at 9. (727) 842-8066.

[Last modified June 25, 2003, 10:21:07]


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