Boots on the Ground | Juneteenth – Celebrating Marchin’ On

May 19, 2026 michele525 CITY NEWS, DIVERSIONS | THINGS TO DO, STEPPING OUT ON THE TOWN 0

The City of New Port Richey proudly presents the Second Annual Juneteenth Celebration

Media Release | May 18, 2026
City of New Port Richey

NEW PORT RICHEY, FLA. (Mon., May 18, 2026) – The City of New Port Richey invites you to experience its second annual Juneteenth Celebration: “Boots on the Ground: Celebrating Marchin’ On” on Friday, June 19 at 7:00 p.m. at the historic Richey Suncoast Theatre located at 6237 Grand Boulevard in New Port Richey. This event is free of charge and open to the public.

“It’s encouraging to see this event continue to grow in its second year, giving us another opportunity to celebrate our history and share our story with the community here in New Port Richey,” said Larnelle Scott, Past President of the African American Club of Pasco County and the City’s Cultural Affairs Committee Ambassador.

This second annual Boots on the Ground Juneteenth experience will again be hosted by comedian and “King of Crowd Work” Rudy Wilson. New this year, guests can expect live performances by Bay Area Drum Academy, The SphinxBoyz Step Force, Roaring 20s dances by Venus Angels Dance Company, the gospel sung by Evangelist Janice Nunn Nelson, and even a special performance by Mime-N-Authority. There will be audience participation, giveaways, lessons in African American history, and more. Dust off those boots and come ready to dance!

“As we welcome this event back for its second year, it stands as more than a performance,” said Debbie L. Manns, City Manager of New Port Richey. “It’s a powerful expression of resilience, culture, and progress, where stories are shared, voices are uplifted, and our community comes together in Downtown New Port Richey.”

Boots on the Ground: Celebrating Marchin’ On
Fri., June 19^th at 7:00 p.m.
Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Boulevard, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Free of charge and open to the public

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About City of New Port Richey:

With a strong local government, an attractive historical downtown, and a unique riverfront landscape, New Port Richey is one of Florida’s best walkable, waterfront, historic hometowns. For more information, visit www.cityofnewportrichey.org.

About Richey Suncoast Theatre:

Richey Suncoast Theatre is a historic former movie theatre built in 1925 and later restored for use as a playhouse and community theatre in New Port Richey, Florida. Their mission is to provide the community with education of the arts, performance of the arts, art leadership events, and a venue for artists to display their talents. For more information, visit www.richeysuncoasttheatre.com.