Great Independence Day fireworks tradition
Holidays are built around traditions and for Historic City News readers in St Augustine and St Johns County, few holidays have more great family traditions than the Fourth of July — great food, outdoor band concerts, a day with friends and family, and of course, fireworks.


Historic City News readers are invited to attend on July 9th when the internationally renowned Spanish musical group, La Folia, will launch its 2013 American tour; performing with original instruments from the period of Spanish colonization.
Today the Flagler College community mourns the loss of student Timothy John Hruz, 52, who passed away in a motorcycle accident on June 23.
Three cannons were mounted at Oglethorpe Battery Park in Davis Shores this morning, and former mayor, George Gardner, was on hand to share the excitement as Sunday’s dedication ceremony grows closer.
There is always something entertaining to do when you are in St Augustine, and, as a service to our readers, in conjunction with the St Johns County Visitors Convention Bureau, Historic City News publishes selected free and low cost activities for your consideration.
Historic City News has been informed that Flagler College and the City of St Augustine have rescheduled the screening of an episode of the classic 1960’s television series, Route 66. Originally scheduled for June 6, the event was rained out by Tropical Storm Andrea, but will be shown July 16 — come rain or shine.
Civil Air Patrol Saint Augustine Composite Squadron Commander, Major Ralph Aviles, has announced that C/CMSgt Ben Henderson has been selected by the Air Force Sergeants Association as the Squadron Cadet of the Year.
Historic City News was informed that yesterday, after days of specialized training, 16-year-old volunteer Samantha Cosme, a student attending the summer cannon school at the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, had the honor of firing a working cannon at St Augustine’s historic fort.