The Middletown Commission on the Arts (MCA) is proud to honor Robert “Bob” Nasta, musician, composer, educator, and advocate, with the MCA’s 2025 Music Ambassador Award—a most fitting recognition for a life dedicated to harmony in every sense. Bob will be honored at a ceremony at the Fireworks Festival on Saturday, June 28, 2025 in the City of Middletown.

Order of Events

5:00 pm | Festival Commencement with Mayor Nocera's opening remarks

5:15 – 5:50 pm | Opening performance by Tang Sauce

6:00 pm | Mayor w/MCA Commissioner honors the 2025 Music Ambassador

followed by

Mainstage Performance by Dr. Bob Nasta & Special Guest Musicians Kevin O’Neil, Dean Mirabito and Matt McCauley

Accompanied by special guest belly dancer Elisheva Moemeka and Modern, African, and Caribbean folk forms dancer Mellissa R. Craig

Here's more to add to the fun, featuring ...

Anne Cubberly's Giant Puppets

Ana's Face and Body Art

Fun arts & crafts by Recreation & Community Services

Taiko and Flutes Performance by Taikoza at Harbor Park

8:45 pm | PERFORMANCE BY Tang Sauce

9:25 pm | Fireworks Countdown by/Mayor Nocera

FIREWORKS DISPLAY

10:00 pm | Festival End!