Pasco County commissioners put festival planners in the county on notice Tuesday: If you want county help, be prepared to prove how many hotel rooms your event fills. ...more

November 4, 2009

In the fight for Florida tourists' money, Pasco County is a lightweight. The county lacks the theme parks, professional sports teams and white beaches that bring visitors to Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. It's a long way from the glamour of Miami Beach and the sugar sand of the Panhandle. ...more

October 25, 2009

Donna Goss Raye of Port Richey says the ban on throwing beads enforced during the 2009 Chasco Fiesta street parade in New Port Richey. ...more

April 1, 2009

The winners in the 2009 Chasco Fiesta street parade and the Gulfside Corvette Club Chasco Car, Truck and Bike Show have been announced. ...more

March 28, 2009

The annual boat parade will anchor the second weekend of activities in Chasco Fiesta 2009. ...more

March 26, 2009

The annual boat parade will anchor the second weekend of activities during Chasco Fiesta 2009. The community festival will continue through March 29 with a multitude of events, including a kayak race, wine and art festival, golf tournament, country concert and more. ...more

March 25, 2009

Bead throwing and parade-going typically go hand in hand, but when police enforced a no-tossing from floats rule at Saturday's Chasco Fiesta in New Port Richey, it caused a stir among krewes, who now say they're looking to boycott next year's parade. ...more

March 24, 2009

The Chasco Fiesta is a 10-day family event featuring festivals, games, cars shows, parades and more. The New Port Richey fiesta has been held annually since 1947. ...more

March 23, 2009

The parade down Grand Boulevard in New Port Richey made it clear Saturday that the annual Chasco Fiesta has returned to Pasco County. The parade featured marching bands, dance groups and much more. If that wasn't enough excitement, of course there were plenty of beads being tossed as floats rolled past. The festivities continue today at Sims Park, 6341 Bank St., with a car, bike and truck show; a talent showcase; and a night of entertainment with Radio Disney. ...more

March 22, 2009

Blast the recession, full speed ahead on fun! That was the spirit permeating the 2009 edition of Chasco Fiesta during its opening night Thursday. ...more

March 21, 2009