Some Scenes from 2007
Downtown New Port Richey
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One magical night each year downtown New Port Richey transforms into a Tropical Party Zone! With over 15,000 people attending last year, this festival is one of the HOTTEST events in town!

Bright House Networks Night in the Tropics is a Key West style street party with a good-times Caribbean atmosphere, and one of Greater New Port Richey Main Street's most popular events. It will take place on Friday, August 15th from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. in historic Downtown New Port Richey. The main features of the party are live music on two distinct stages – Havana Stage and Margaritaville Stage with a brand new “Wags, Whiskers & Wine-Tasting” at Cavalaire Square - a classic car cruise-in, food vendors selling scrumptious food, as well as other vendors selling tropical arts and crafts. There are two Tropical Beer Gardens featuring Budweiser and Bacardi products and a Cigar Hut where folks can kick back and enjoy their “KUBA Cigars ".

Another popular feature of Bright House Networks a Night in the Tropics is the Island Hoppers Club, where true partygoers join an elite group, receive custom commemorative t-shirts sponsored fun beads and light-up medallions, two tickets for ‘Land Shark’ beer or our own special created-for-the-event tropical drink, the Island Hoppers Punch. Island Hoppers members can also participate in a 'find the clues treasure hunt' taking them through the event site for their island hopper' answers, competing to enter a drawing for the coveted Treasure Chest, with prizes worth over $300.00!

Island Hoppers, get your application here!

Purchase your membership here:

$30 +$1 convenience charge

See pictures & virtual tours from A Night in the Tropics 2005!

Hear our 2005 WJQB radio spot!

2007 Highlights...

Havana Stage (located on Nebraska Avenue between Grand and Bank Street)  The Sounds of Havana, pulsating Latin rhythms and Cuban soul that will make you get up and dance!               Margaritaville Stage (located on Grand Blvd south of Missouri Avenue) The Caribbean Chillers , Florida's premiere Jimmy Buffett tribute band   Cavalaire Square Fountain Stage (in Cavalaire Square next to the Tropical Beer Garden) “Wags, Whiskers & Wine-Tasting” sponsored by Suburban Feed & Pet Supplies hosted by Advanced Healthcare Alternatives and OnSTAGE MUSIC Main Street between Bank and Adams Classic Car Cruise-In sponsored by Smith Collision and hosted by Sunset Corvette and Classic Car Club Grand, Nebraska & Main various food & commercial vendors; Kid friendly activities including Rock Climbing wall, bungee jump and bounce houses; Arts & Crafts and more fun tropical vendors