Special events can help build a sense of belonging and community pride.  Events should be family friendly and implemented without a negative impact on residents, visitors, area merchants or the City and its parks.  Event guidelines are established to ensure public safety as well as for the protection of our natural resources.

Several meetings were conducted in which stakeholders were invited to participate.  These stakeholders included:  New Port Richey Residents, the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, the City Special Event Team, City Non-Profit Event Organizers and Area Merchants.

Attached are the Alcoholic Beverage Special Event Application, the Special Event Application and the Policy and Procedure Manual for events.  Also attached are the recommended revisions to the Policy and Procedure Manual that were derived from the various meetings with stakeholders and City Council.  All items that are approved by City Council will then be incorporated into the existing Policy and Procedure Manual and will be distributed to all Event Organizers and the Special Event Team for implementation.