Festival Committee and Volunteers
The Easter Festival Week Committee is run by a handful of dedicated volunteers who love St. Augustine and it's history. We organize and host several events during the Easter season, as well as, partner with other historical organizations to promote St. Augustine's history at various events throughout the year. We always welcome new members to join our committee!
We love our volunteers! Our volunteers are important because they assist with all the behind the scene organizing to ensure events run smoothly so that residents and visitors enjoy attending each event. We always have a need for volunteers, especially for the Easter Parade since it is the largest event that we host.
If you are interested in joining as a committee member or volunteer, please contact us at:
[email protected]
We love our volunteers! Our volunteers are important because they assist with all the behind the scene organizing to ensure events run smoothly so that residents and visitors enjoy attending each event. We always have a need for volunteers, especially for the Easter Parade since it is the largest event that we host.
If you are interested in joining as a committee member or volunteer, please contact us at:
[email protected]
Royal Family Entourage
Anyone can join the Royal Family Entourage! Every royal house had people at court. They were friends, ladies in waiting, paige boys, visitors and dignitaries from different countries, etc. If you love history, dressing in period clothing and would like to join the Entourage, contact us at:
[email protected] for more details.
[email protected] for more details.
Royal Family Trio
In 1672, the Castillo de San Marcos began construction in St. Augustine, FL to protect the city against foreign invasions. The construction began under the direction of the Royal Family of Spain. That Royal Family consisted of King Carlos II, child heir to the throne, his mother Queen Regent Mariana, and his sister Princess Margarita Maria.
Since 1959, the St. Augustine Easter Week Festival has chosen three heritage natives who can trace their lineage to early St. Augustine history (First Spanish Period 1565-1763, British Period 1763-1784, or Second Spanish Period 1784-1821) to represent this Royal Family of Spain. The Royal Family Trio presides over the Easter Week Festival events and makes appearances at additional events upon request throughout the United States.
Applications for the Royal Family Trio are accepted each year between October 1 - December 1.
Requirements:
Since 1959, the St. Augustine Easter Week Festival has chosen three heritage natives who can trace their lineage to early St. Augustine history (First Spanish Period 1565-1763, British Period 1763-1784, or Second Spanish Period 1784-1821) to represent this Royal Family of Spain. The Royal Family Trio presides over the Easter Week Festival events and makes appearances at additional events upon request throughout the United States.
Applications for the Royal Family Trio are accepted each year between October 1 - December 1.
Requirements:
- King Carlos - heritage native, 11-13 years of age, ride a horse in the Easter Parade (riding lessons)
- Queen Mariana - heritage native, 34-45 years of age
- Princess Margarita - heritage native, 14-20 years of age