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December

First Friday ArtWalk (Every Month 2008) - Self-guided walking tour of numerous art galleries 5pm-9pm (904)829-0065 visit staugustinegalleries.com
(Dec 7) St Augustine 40TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES - Enjoy Christmas in Historic St. Augustine, the St. Augustine Garden Club’s annual tour that will showcase homes around Maria Sanchez Lake, the bay and South St George Street. These beautiful homes were constructed in 1890, 1905, 1920s and more recent years. All decorations and floral arrangements throughout the tour will be composed of natural materials designed and hand crafted by members of The Garden Club of St. Augustine. In addition, your ticket includes a delightful tea at the Coastal Community Center which has plenty of parking. Visit our Christmas store where quality-crafted items made by Garden Club members will be available for purchase. The Red Train Trolley will transport visitors from the Coastal Community Center to the home sites. Hours: Noon to 5 p.m. Admission: $15 in advance - $20 For Info (904) 797-6862
Dec 6) AN EVENING OF BRITISH ISLE MUSIC in St Augustine Colonial Spanish Quarter- Find out what the British did for night-time entertainment when they occupied St. Augustine 1763 to 1784. The fun begins at 8 p.m. at the St. Augustine's Spanish Quarter Museum on St. George Street behind the Taberna Café. Entertainment will be provided by Ken Bloom, The Bilge Rats & more! Admission is free. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair. Refreshments and libations are available.
(Dec 6) St. Augustine Christmas Parade A grand St. Augustine tradition in 51th year. Bands, floats, Santa Claus. 904-829-5681
(Dec 6) St Augustine WINE FOR THE HOLIDAYS - Continuing in the annual tradition of the past several years,”Wine for the Holidays” is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. in Government House’s Sala de Montiano and Courtyard. The party will ring in the holiday season with an array of hors d’oeuvres, wines, and spiced eggnog, providing the prefect location to watch the Grand Illumination and the British Night Watch. The evening will be highlighted by the colorful ceremony of colonial militia re-enactors assembled on St. George Street who, to the sounds of fife and drum, march to the City Gate and back, before firing their weapons in a “Volley of Joy.” Location: Government House - St. George Street Hours: 6 to 9 p.m. 904-825-5033
(Dec 1) St Agustine Beach SURF ILLUMINATION LIGHTING CEREMONY - Light up your evenings when the Surf Illumination complements the seasonal lighting of A1A Beach Boulevard. The event includes the ceremonial lighting of the seasonal tree by the Mayor. Food and beverages are offered by local restaurants and many local arts and crafts vendors provide convenient shopping for the holiday season. Santa, musical performers and traditional carolers make it fun for all. This season’s lighting will be expanded to illuminate four buildings and most of the trees at Pier Park, creating St. Augustine Beach’s winter wonderland. Location: A1A Beach Blvd Hours: 6 p.m. Admission: Free
(Dec 5-7) British Encampment Held in conjunction with the St Augustine British Nightwatch. Encampment on the North Green of the fort grounds. Open from 9am to dusk, showing the British Soldiers life in the field and equipment used in the 18th Century. Field demonstrations, musket firing, marching, mass troop movements, bayonet drills, changing of the guards & cannon firing. 904-829-6506
(Dec 6) St Augustine Grande Illumination Carry a candle and follow the torchlight parade from the Government House to the Plaza to hear the governor's proclamation, watch the soldiers fire their muskets in salute to the season and sing Christmas carols at the plaza. 904-460-9368
(Dec 13) St Augustine Lighthouse LUMINARY NIGHT AT THE LIGHTHOUSE - See the lights of St. Augustine from the top of the tower! Bring the kids, enjoy holiday music, cider, and even take time out to visit Santa! Location: St. Augustine LIghthouse and Museum Hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Admission: Free 904.829.0745
(Dec 13) St Augustine HOLIDAY REGATTA OF LIGHTS Boat Parade - Regale your eyes with a holiday parade of boats from 15 to 85 feet in length – sailboats, trawlers, shrimp boats and many other vessels aglitter with brilliant lighted displays ranging from patriotic to whimsical. Awards will be made for the best theme, most colorful, best in class, and best overall. Beginning at 6:00 p.m., the boats will light up Matanzas Bay between the Bridge of Lions and Castillo de San Marcos. Sponsored by the St. Augustine Yacht Club. Location: St. Augustine Bayfront Hours: 6 p.m. Admission: Free - 904-824-9725
(Dec 13-14) 15th Annual Holiday Tour of Historic Bed & Breakfast Inns Award-Winning St. Augustine Historic Inn tour where the inns and innkeepers are dressed up in holiday finery and invite guests inside for merry taste of hospitality. Sample specialty treats provided by the city's top restaurants. staugustineinns.com
(Dec 13) St Augustine Luminaries In The Plaza Downtown Plaza is aglow with tiny white candles from 5-8pm. Traditional carols are sung. 904-824-2310
(Dec 12-14) St Augustine CANDLELIGHT TOURS AT FLORIDA’S OLDEST HOUSE Enjoy refreshments and music as docents lead you on a candlelight tour of the home and explain the holiday traditions of its Spanish, British and American residents. End your tour in our Museum Shop, which features an assortment of special merchandise for your holiday shopping needs. A National Historic Landmark, the Gonzalez-Alvarez House is the oldest surviving Spanish Colonial dwelling in Florida. Location: Gonzalez-Alvarez House Hours: 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Admission: $8 Adults, $18 Family, children under 6 admitted free. 904.824.2872
(Dec 14 - Jan 7) St Augustine LimeLight Theatre -GREETINGS! by Tom Dudzick - A delightfully old-fashioned blend of warm family humor and joyous new age fantasy...with homespun values. The perfect holiday gift!
(Dec 20) 18TH CENTURY CHRISTMAS CAROLING in St Augustine - Relive the wonderful and rich history of St. Augustine at Christmastime with an evening of Family Fun. The 18th Century Christmas Caroling will begin with a musical prelude of Christmas music on a hammered dulcimer and violin in the center of the Plaza de la Constitucian at 6:30 P.M. Song sheets with the familiar words to 10 Christmas Carols written before the 1800's will be provided. Candles and Songbooks will be available. The singing of the carols and the procession down St. George Street will begin at 7 p.m. and will end at the Castillo de San Marcos where a Merry Christmas and good night will be wished for all. The 18th Century Caroling is free. Location: Plaza de la Constitucion Hours: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Admission: FREE 904-797-9772
(Dec 20) St Augustine CASTILLO DE SAN MARCOS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE - Celebrate the holiday season with an evening visit to the Castillo de San Marco National Monument. The Castillo will be open from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and will feature live musical performances. The upper gun decks will be open to the public for viewing of the city’s Nights of Lights from the fortress’ battlements. The evening will end with the arrival of 18th Century Carolers from the annual caroling procession from the Plaza de la Constitucion. Hours: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Admission: Free 904-829-6506 ext. 233
(Dec 20)ST. AUGUSTINE’S LAS POSADAS CELEBRATION Saturday, December 15, 2007 Las Posadas, a traditional Spanish candlelight procession, will begin at the Basilica at 6 pm Saturday evening. Participants are encouraged to bring their own candles. The procession led by Mary and Joseph will parade up San Marco Ave. ending at the Mission of Nombre De Dios with a live nativity scene, live music, free refreshments, and family activities.
(Dec 31)St Augustine Beach Blast 2007 - Fire & Ice Chili Cook-Off & New Years Eve Fireworks Show Fire and Ice will follow in the tradition of a down home Chili cook-off 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm --Chili from a variety of St. Augustine’s finest restaurants will be offered to the public through out the day and be judged by a panel of local judges with a winner emerging as the Best in St. Augustine. Professional ice sculptor, Mike Riesmeyer, will be on hand to perform sculpting demonstrations that will amaze spectators.---------New Years Eve Fireworks Show to Follow Fire and Ice Chili cook-off 7:30 p m -- A beautiful fireworks display will stun visitors and help us usher in the New Year! There won’t be another place you’ll rather be than at the St. Johns County Fishing Pier & Pavilion to help us kick off another great year on St. Augustine Beach!

January

First Friday ArtWalk (Every Month 2008) - Self-guided walking tour of numerous art galleries 5p-9p (904)829-0065 visit staugustinegalleries.com
(Jan. 1-31) St Augustine Nights of Lights - Holiday Illumination throughout historic St. Augustine 1-800-OLDCITY
(Jan 10)Sunset/Moonrise at the at the top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse Reservations are required for this special event and space is limited. $15 per person Reserve your space now by calling the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum at (904) 829-0745 staugustinelighthouse.com
(Jan 4)TWELTH NIGHT BALL Relive the old tradition of celebrating the Feast of the Epiphany with a costume ball at Government House. Participants must be dressed in 18th century costume of any nation, as well as bring one pot luck dish and wine, if so desired. Each attendee should also provide his or her own antique plate and eating utensils. Turkey, ham and punch will be served. Location: Colonial Spanish Quarter Hours: 7 to 10 pm.m Admission: $10 per personThis 18th century ball will be held at the Government House Sala and Courtyard at 7 p.m. 18th century clothing is required. Local Phone: 904-377-0006 Other Phone: 904-794-2507

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