This Week in St. Johns County
This Week in St. Johns County
Monday – Sunday : December 23- 29
Nights of Lights
Selected by National Geographic Traveler in 2011 and 2012 as one of the ten best holiday lighting displays in the world, St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights feature millions of tiny white lights that create a magical atmosphere in the Nation’s oldest city. Tracing its origins to the Spanish tradition of displaying a white candle in the window during the Christmas holidays, the spectacular lighting reflects the city’s 449-year history and illuminates the beautiful setting for lasting holiday memories. http://www.nightsoflights.com/
Nights of Lights Tours
The City of St. Augustine shines a little brighter during Nights of Lights. There are several tours available that make the holiday experience even more brilliant during this special time of year. Click here for a list of Nights of Lights Tours!
Eduardo Almagro Blanco, General Manager of FUNDACION NAO VICTORIA, the non-profit educational foundation that owns and curates the 495-ton 16th century replica wooden ship El Galeon Andalucia is returning to St. Augustine along with a sister ship, the 16th century Nao Victoria.
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Historic City News reader, Carolyn Mudgette, told local reporters that, as part of her exercise regimen, she goes out for a morning run. Mudgette is a Licensed Massage Therapist in St Augustine Beach.
This morning while firefighters were on their way to Station 7 at the St Augustine Beach Pier, they were stopped by a passing motorist on A1A who has discovered an injured baby owl on the side of the road, according to a report received by Historic City News today.
Pastor Alex Hill has invited all Historic City News readers to join in a singing of Christmas carols, a retelling of the Christmas story, and the opportunity for families and friends to connect; all the while enjoying hot chocolate and cookies together during “An Old Fashioned Christmas” Christmas Eve service presented by Journey of Faith Christian Church.
Historic City News readers are invited to attend a free performance of the Justin Vargas Jr story, “The Gift” — an unpredictable Christmas saga that takes the audience on a zany adventure with a spunky angel named Clarence.