Calendar of Events
March 2024
Sunday, March 24
Palm Sunday Mass - Cathedral Basilica @ 11am
The St. Augustine Royal Family and Entourage will be in attendance at Palm Sunday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica. Palm Sunday recalls the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and being greeted by the people waving palm branches.
If you wish to attend mass, please be mindful that this is a Catholic Mass and to be treated with reverence and respect. The church fills up quickly so it is recommended to arrive early.
Sunday, March 24
Blessing of Fleet - Municipal Marina @ 12pm
The St. Augustine Royal Family and Entourage will be in attendance at the Blessing of the Fleet. It's a beautiful event held at the Municipal Marina immediately after Palm Sunday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica. A procession of the Bishop, Clergy, Knights of Columbus and Royal Family will exit the Cathedral and walk to the Marina where the Bishop will bless all vessels and crew. The tradition of the Blessing of the Fleet goes back centuries to protect the fishing vessels and crew to ensure their safe return.
Monday, March 25 @ 6pm
Royal Knighting Ceremony - Cathedral Basilica West Courtyard
The Easter Week Festival invites you to the Knighting Ceremony.
Please join us as Queen Marianna of the St Augustine Royal Family knights a few upstanding St Augustine locals for their key contributions and charity work in the community and bestows the honor of Sir or Lady.
Saturday, March 30 @ 9am
65th Annual St. Augustine Easter Parade
Join us for the 65th Annual St. Augustine Easter Parade on Saturday, March 30th stepping off at 9am. The parade starts at the Oldest Jail on San Marco Avenue and continues south on Avenida Menendez along the bay front, west on Cathedral Place, and north on Cordova Street, ending at the Visitors Center. Bring the whole family for this fun Easter tradition!
Sunday, March 31
Easter Promenade - Gazebo at Plaza de la Constitución
Registration starts at 12pm
Promenade starts at 1pm
The Easter promenade features St. Augustine locals and visitors promenading in their Easter finery in the Plaza de la Constitución. It's a fun, community-centered event and FREE to enter. Everyone goes home with a prize!
Why not join us “In Your Easter Bonnet, With All the Frills Upon It?”
Here are some of the categories that you could be a winner:
April 2024
Saturday, April 6 @ 10:30am
Springtime Tallahassee Parade
Sunday, March 24
Palm Sunday Mass - Cathedral Basilica @ 11am
The St. Augustine Royal Family and Entourage will be in attendance at Palm Sunday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica. Palm Sunday recalls the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and being greeted by the people waving palm branches.
If you wish to attend mass, please be mindful that this is a Catholic Mass and to be treated with reverence and respect. The church fills up quickly so it is recommended to arrive early.
Sunday, March 24
Blessing of Fleet - Municipal Marina @ 12pm
The St. Augustine Royal Family and Entourage will be in attendance at the Blessing of the Fleet. It's a beautiful event held at the Municipal Marina immediately after Palm Sunday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica. A procession of the Bishop, Clergy, Knights of Columbus and Royal Family will exit the Cathedral and walk to the Marina where the Bishop will bless all vessels and crew. The tradition of the Blessing of the Fleet goes back centuries to protect the fishing vessels and crew to ensure their safe return.
Monday, March 25 @ 6pm
Royal Knighting Ceremony - Cathedral Basilica West Courtyard
The Easter Week Festival invites you to the Knighting Ceremony.
Please join us as Queen Marianna of the St Augustine Royal Family knights a few upstanding St Augustine locals for their key contributions and charity work in the community and bestows the honor of Sir or Lady.
Saturday, March 30 @ 9am
65th Annual St. Augustine Easter Parade
Join us for the 65th Annual St. Augustine Easter Parade on Saturday, March 30th stepping off at 9am. The parade starts at the Oldest Jail on San Marco Avenue and continues south on Avenida Menendez along the bay front, west on Cathedral Place, and north on Cordova Street, ending at the Visitors Center. Bring the whole family for this fun Easter tradition!
Sunday, March 31
Easter Promenade - Gazebo at Plaza de la Constitución
Registration starts at 12pm
Promenade starts at 1pm
The Easter promenade features St. Augustine locals and visitors promenading in their Easter finery in the Plaza de la Constitución. It's a fun, community-centered event and FREE to enter. Everyone goes home with a prize!
Why not join us “In Your Easter Bonnet, With All the Frills Upon It?”
Here are some of the categories that you could be a winner:
- Best Easter Hat
- Best Dressed Little Girl
- Best Dressed Little Boy
- Best Dressed Mother/Daughter
- Best Dressed Father/Son
- Best Dressed Family
- Best Dressed Pet
- Furthest Traveled
April 2024
Saturday, April 6 @ 10:30am
Springtime Tallahassee Parade