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 31