June 28, 2008 | 4:00-11:00 PM

A grand salute to America's independence day celebrated in true hometown style!

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We close the streets in historic downtown New Port Richey to bring you a grand salute to America's Independence Day celebrated in true hometown style!

Bring the whole family downtown to enjoy classic rock music, food & beverages, the seventh annual “Miss Fire Cracker” Contest; a “Red, WOOF and Blue” Pet Parade; a Classic Car, Truck and Corvette Cruise-in; Beer Garden; kids’ games and much more. This year, thanks to the friendly folks at Friendly KIA enjoy a FREE concert with 60’s Groove the Eagles tribute band 7 Bridges and Led Zeppelin tribute band ZOSO!

Finish off the day with a fabulous fireworks display over Orange Lake (weather/conditions permitting) but get there early, more than 25,000 people enjoyed New Port Richey's fireworks display last year!

This event received “Honor Award for Best Event in Florida for 2006” by Florida's Secretary of State and was named one of the “Top 20 Events in the Southeast 2006” by Southeast Tourism magazine.

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2008 Event Info


KIA FEST Main Street
Blast 2008
FREE concert featuring

7 Bridges and ZOSO


Opening Band:


60's Groove

COMMUNITY PARTNERS



SCHEDULE OF EVENTS


Event Begins at 4 pm with Food Vendors, Beer Garden, Arts and Crafts, Kid’s Games and exhibits. Live music on the main stage at 5pm

Grand Boulevard Stage

5:00 PM
Presentation of Colors, National Anthem

5:15 PM – 5:45 PM
Gold's Gym presents “Miss Firecracker” contest


4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Smith Collision presents Sunset Corvette and Classic Car Club Cruise-in (50/50 to benefit the 622nd Air Evacuation Command based at MacDill AFB stationed in Afghanistan) The Cruise-in is staged on Grand Boulevard south of Missouri Avenue

6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Friendly KIA FEST CONCERT


6:00 PM– 7:00 PM
60's Groove Band

7:00 PM– 9:00 PM
7 Bridges (Eagles tribute band)


DARK
Fireworks over Orange Lake Sponsored by Sweetbay Supermarket


9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
ZOSO (Led Zeppelin tribute band)

Cavalaire Square Stage

4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Cavalaire Square Beer Garden


4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Suburban Feed and Pet Supplies presents “Red, WOOF and Blue” Pooch Parade hosted by Advanced Healthcare Alternatives & Doggie Cakes

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
‘Yappy Hour’

Help Support Our Active Duty Troops!

“Operation Shoe Box” will be onsite collecting ‘comfort items’ for our troops serving in Afghanistan and Iraq.

CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF ITEMS YOU CAN DONATE!

Thank You to Our 2008 Sponsors!
Presenting sponsor:






Print Media Sponsor:


Foundation Sponsor:
Attridge, Lucas, Green, Magee & Magazine


FIREWORKS Sponsor:


Participating Partner Sponsors: