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Port Richey committee finalizes Dec. 5—6 holiday plan, sets vendor fees and logistics
Summary
The Port Richey City events committee set a preliminary schedule and vendor rules for a three-day holiday program Dec. 5—6, resolved to coordinate with a community group's Dec. 6 toy-and-meal distribution, and assigned staff to secure tents, porta-potties, entertainment and sponsorships.
The Port Richey City events committee agreed on a preliminary plan for a three-day holiday festival Dec. 5—6 that will include a tree-lighting and movie night, a Saturday holiday market and a Sunday music program.
The plan, discussed at length after public comment from local resident Danny Phils, also accommodates a separate nonprofit event called "Somebody Cares," which has scheduled its Christmas-in-the-park toy distribution and community meal from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 6. "It's open for all people," Phils said, asking the city to coordinate use of Waterfront Park so both events can run concurrently.
Committee members said they will try to accommodate both events while minimizing conflicts for vendors and attendees. Vice Chair Gonzales praised fall events and said of the committee's outreach work, "I think it was a great turnout." Caroline, who…
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