Florida's Historic Coast Calendar of Events Nights of Lights Nov 2016-Jan 2017 | Page 31
DECEMBER
December 10
Castillo Holiday Open House
The Castillo de San Marcos opens its doors to the community
for this St. Augustine holiday tradition. This fee free event allows
visitors to informally explore the Castillo by lantern light, interacting
with staff and volunteers dressed to represent the more than 300
years of Castillo history. Cannon firings will take place at 6 p.m.,
7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Admission is free from 6-8:30 p.m.
1 S. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine 904-829-6505 www.nps.gov/casa
December 10
Regatta of Lights
This is an annual holiday parade, hosted by the St. Augustine Yacht
Club, of motorized vessels – sailboats, trawlers, shrimp boats and
many other vessels all-a-glitter with brilliant lighted displays ranging
from patriotic to whimsical. Awards are presented for best theme,
most colorful, best in class and best overall. Beginning at 6 p.m.,
the boats will light up St. Augustine’s Matanzas Bay between the
Bridge of Lions and Castillo de San Marcos. 904-824-9725
www.staugustineyachtclub.com
December 10
Regatta of Lights Tour by Florida Water Tours
The Regatta of Lights takes place on Matanzas Bay. Florida Water
Tours invites guests to watch the parade from its decorated boat.
The 6 p.m. tour is best for watching the parade. Additional tours
are at 7:45 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Admission is $59.99 per person,
ages three and up. The tours depart from Camachee Cove Marina.
282 Yacht Club Dr., Dock A-19, St. Augustine 904-827-7728
www.floridawatertour.com
December 10-11
St. Augustine Historic Inns Bed & Breakfast Holiday Tour
Enjoy exploring 12 inns on Saturday and 13 inns on Sunday during
this self-guided walking tour from 1-5 p.m. Each inn is partnering
with a local restaurant or culinary professional that will provide
delicious samples of signature dishes or treats. The ticket includes
an extensive tour booklet with a map of each day’s inns on tour,
restaurant partners and more. Tour participants can begin at any
inn and go in any order. Tickets are $40 and are good for both days.
386-405-3779 www.staugustinebandbtour.com
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