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EAST PASCO CELEBRATES AMERICA’S 250TH BIRTHDAY JULY 4 TH , 6PM-9:20PM HISTORIC COURTHOUSE, DADE CITY.

BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS for a SPECTACULAR CELEBRATION – with bell ringing at 5:58 PM, concert by the Pasco and Zephyrhills High, and Stewart, Centennial, and Pasco Middle Schools combined bands, a community sing-along, color guard, military and first responder tribute, soloist and possible quartet, recitations, guest speakers, cupcakes, and fireworks at Burkes Park at 9 PM!!! Bring your folding chairs and plan to set up on Meridian Ave. Streets surrounding the Courthouse will be closed beginning around noon.

• EAST PASCO CELEBRATES T-SHIRTS are being sold during Street Bashes and at the July 4th celebration.
• LIGHT POLE BANNERS: The Echebucsassa Chapter NSDAR sponsored 20 Patriotic Light Pole Banners. These will be hung on the large light poles on Meridian Ave. beginning Memorial Day (May 25, 2026) through Labor Day (September 7, 2026). The banners honor family members who served in the military – including some Revolutionary War patriots!
• DADE CITY MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION: The A250 “Rocks” will be hidden in various stores and businesses. Each rock has a letter, and once all the rocks are found, the letters form a patriotic phrase. Unscramble the letters, find the phrase, and claim a prize. A250 “Rocks” forms can be picked up at the Antique Mall of Dade City.
• MEMBERS FROM THE ZEPHYRHILLS HISTORIC SOCIETY AND THE ZEPHYRHILLS LIBRARY JOINED FORCES FOR THE ZH A250 “ROCKS”: They have painted rocks and decorated them, added coded letters, and provided them to downtown merchants.
• MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION OF DC will begin its window decorating in June. Look for the DAR “Celebrate America 250” window sticker.
• LIBRARY READINGS: A weekly library reading program of patriotic books at the Hugh Embry Library and the Zephyrhills Library began in April and will continue for 13 weeks. Attendees will receive a handout relating to each book, and Echebucsassa Chapter members will provide Fun Facts and answer questions.
• THE DC CENTER FOR THE ARTS has been displaying patriotic artwork in various stores around town. Many pieces are for sale!
• DC ROTARY GOLF TOURNAMENT runs from May 9th-13th. Hole is America 250 themed.
• DISCOVER YOUR REVOLUTIONARY ROOTS: explore your family’s place in the story of the American Revolution. This genealogy experience is scheduled for August 22, 2026, at the Pioneer Florida Museum.
• MAIN STREET ZEPHYRHILLS: KIDFEST – June 20, 2026, in downtown Zephyrhills. Celebrate America 250 themed – lots of fun planned.
• ZEPHYRHILLS SUMMERFEST 2026, featuring the annual Fourth of July fireworks and community celebration, is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in downtown Zephyrhills at Zephyr Lake Park, 5th Avenue. ♥