PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Nine days of celebrating the rich heritage of native Americans and New Port Richey kick off Friday with the Chasco Fiesta.

The longtime yearly celebration features a week-plus of food, fun, and entertainment with many events including a street parade, boat parade, Native American Pow Wow and a different genre of music every night.

Among the event presenters is Otter Oliver, who represents the Cree and Dakota Tribes. Oliver is from White Bear, in Canada’s Saskatchewan Province, about two and a half hours north of Montana.

What You Need To Know

  •  Chasco Fiestal, Sims Park, New Port Richey

  •  March 24th - April 1st

  •  Monday, March 27th: Native American Day with evening Performances on the Main Stage

  • Events include concerts, a car show, a boat parade, a street parade — event proceeds go to charity

Oliver creates the Native American arts and education programming for the Chasco Fiesta in New Port Richey.

The Chasco Festival starts Friday and runs for a week-plus at Sims Park in New Port Richey.

His life’s work is to be a cultural bridge. He travels frequently for outreach and education. The festival’s name was inspired by legends of the Florida’s indigenous people and their Spanish captives.

But Oliver gets to show people something real—like singing and performing with dancers Dustin and Creed Big Mountain.

It’s a chance to educate and break stereotypes through positive, authentic cultural exchange.

“Having Native people here to represent that,” said Oliver, “it’s an honor for us to do that.”