Enjoying downtown after the fireworks

June 20, 2008

Over the years the St. Augustine Police Department has refined a traffic plan that moves vehicles safely and as quickly as possible out of the downtown area following the fireworks according to Cathy DuPont with the Department of Public Affairs. Dupont informed Historic City News that this plan includes using King Street’s turning lane as a drive lane exiting downtown. Also, in an effort to move vehicles out of the Historic Downtown Parking Facility, DuPont said that all of West Castillo Dr. will be westbound to Ponce de Leon Boulevard.

A growing number of people are choosing to remain downtown after the fireworks for a bite to eat or take in some of the shops that have extended hours for the holiday. Given the choice between spending time strolling downtown with friends and family or sitting in traffic wasting gas, more and more are taking their time.

Rerouting of traffic will begin at 8:30pm and will include closing of the Temporary Bridge of Lions, Avenida Menendez and South Castillo Drive to all vehicular traffic turning the downtown into a pedestrian friendly zone.

Those not wishing to view the fireworks should avoid the downtown area and be aware that following the fireworks outlying routes such as US-1, SR-A1A, SR-312 and SR-207 will experience heavy traffic.

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Traffic summary for July 4th events

June 20, 2008

Street Closures on July 4th

All day
• Charlotte St. between King St. and Cathedral Pl.

8:30pm until 10:30pm
• The Temporary Bridge of Lions
• S. Castillo Dr. and Avenida Menendez north of the Temporary Bridge of Lions
• Cathedral Pl. from Avenida Menendez to Cordova St.
• Orange St. from S. Castillo Dr. to Ponce de Leon Blvd. (US 1)

Detours in effect from 8:30pm until 10:30pm
• King St. will be two-way
• King St. eastbound will turn south on Avenida Menendez (detour routed to South St. to Riberia St. to King St.)
• Avenida Menendez northbound will turn west on King St.
• San Marco Ave. southbound will turn west on W. Castillo Dr. to Ponce de Leon Blvd. (US 1)
• W. Castillo Dr. eastbound will turn north on San Marco Ave.
• Anastasia Blvd. westbound may not cross the Temporary Bridge of Lions

Parking
• The Downtown Parking Facility at the Visitors Information Center accommodates 1,200 cars. The cost is $7.00 for all day.
• All public parking on surface lots and streets throughout the city will be available at no charge throughout the day.

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Cultural Events June 18 - 26, 2008

June 19, 2008

St. Johns Cultural Council
June 18 - Concert
Midlife Crisis, “Classic Rock”
7:00p.m. Free.
St. Johns County Pier Pavilion, St. Aug. Beach
Info: 347-8007
www.staugbchcivicassoc.com Read more

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Marker to celebrate Sanksville cemetery

June 19, 2008

The St. Johns County Historic Resources Review Board has announced their plans to Historic City News for a special ceremony on Friday, June 27, to celebrate the unveiling of a new state historical marker at Sanksville Cemetery in the Bakersville area. Read more

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Vilano Beach Main Street - 4th of July events

June 18, 2008

North Shores Improvement Association member Sacha Martin reported to Historic City News this morning that Vilano Beach Main Street will be hosting the annual 4th of July picnic and scooter-bicycle parade this year on the new and improved Vilano Road. Martin says that this will be the first event showcasing the beautifully landscaped Town Center. Read more

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Community kickoff for 450th commemoration

June 18, 2008

City of St. Augustine
Planning for the commemoration of the city’s 450th anniversary will start with a community kickoff event set for 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 25th at the Flagler College Auditorium, according to an announcement received by Historic City News this morning from Cathy Dupont in the city’s Office of Public Affairs. Read more