Events in St. Augustine, Florida
Festivals, Concerts, Parades and Beyond
Discover the most popular events in St. Augustine, Florida, and find something going on at any time of year. You can plan your stay so that you'll experience the beauty of downtown St. Augustine during the holiday season, or when some of the country's most beloved street festivals come to town. Excitement and enrichment are always part of the scene here; browse our calendar and see just how much goes on in our Florida city.
Surf Illumination 2018
Friday, November 16, 2018 November 16, 2018 St. George Inn
Surf Illumination on St. Augustine Beach is a dazzling addition to St. Augustine’s world-famous Nights of Lights holiday lighting display. As almost three million holiday white lights are turned on all over St. Augustine on Saturday, November 17, St. Augustine Beach offers its own ceremonial lighting beachside, at the St. Johns Pier Park on A1A Beach Blvd, on Friday, November 16, 2018, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Surf Illumination is a festival all in itself, with fun activities and delicious food and drink for everyone in the family, at the St. Johns County Pier. Complementing the holiday lights that decorate A1A Beach Blvd. throughout the holidays, the official lighting of the seasonal tree by the Mayor of St. Augustine Beach takes place at the Surf Illumination event.
Local restaurants offer food and beverages and many local arts and crafts vendors provide convenient shopping for the holiday season. The St. Augustine Youth Orchestra will return for another live performance. Santa is there, of course, along with musical performers and traditional carolers, making it fun for the whole family. The St. Augustine Beach Civic Association hosts this annual event.
Admission: Free.
When: Friday, November 16, 2018, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach.