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Chasco Fiesta – Flagship Bank Boat Parade
The Flagship Bank Chasco Fiesta Boat Parade™ is free to watch from Sims Park, and park entry is FREE until 4:00 PM on parade day. Grab a spot along the river, and enjoy the sights and sounds as decorated boats cruise through Downtown New Port Richey. No ticket or festival entry is required before 4:00 PM.
Arrive early for the best viewing spots along the river!
The Flagship Bank Chasco Fiesta Boat Parade™ returns to Downtown New Port Richey for an afternoon of color, creativity, and hometown pride on the Pithlachascotee River as part of Chasco Fiesta™. This beloved tradition invites boaters of all kinds to decorate, celebrate, and showcase what the Spirit of America means to them.
From patriotic themes to imaginative designs, the parade brings the community together on the water for one of the area’s longest-running and most anticipated events.
Parade Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Pithlachascotee River, Downtown New Port Richey
Best Viewing Area: Sims Park
Presented by: Flagship Bank
Hosted by: Rotary Club of New Port Richey
Entry Fee (Participants Only) $25 per participating boat
Awards & Prizes
• Business / Profit Category
• Non-Profit / School Category
• Individual / Family Category
Prize Payouts:
• 1st Place: $1,000
• 2nd Place: $750
• 3rd Place: $500
• People’s Choice Award: $1,000
• Grand Prize: $2,000
Participant Details
All registered captains must attend the mandatory Captain’s Meeting on Thursday, March 26 at 6:00 PM at Hooters.
Large boats will launch from an alternate starting location at Moonlight Bay.
For safety reasons, water balloons and any thrown objects are not permitted.
Registration & More Information
Click here for the Boat Parade Registration form to enter the parade.
For questions, please contact the Rotary Club of New Port Richey at nprrotary.secretary@gmail.com or 727-859-6540.
Explore the History
View historic photos from the Chasco Fiesta™ Boat Parade, including images dating back to 1947, in this curated photo album provided by our friends at the West Pasco Historical Society. View the historic photo gallery here.
