Calendar of Events
March 2026
Celtic Parade
Saturday, March 14 at 10am
Downtown St. Augustine
Did you know? The first recorded St. Patrick’s Day Parade took place in St. Augustine in 1601!
We are excited to be participating in the Celtic Parade this year!
The parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 14 at Francis Field, then heads East on Orange Street, turns South on Avenida Menendez and winds south along the bayfront, and then turns West on Cathedral Place, and back North on Cordova Street to finish at the Historic Downtown Parking.
Menorcan Heritage Festival
Saturday, March 14 at 11am - 2pm
LLambas House, 31 Saint Francis Street
The Royal Trio is proud to celebrate our Menorcan Heritage and will be in attendance at the Menorcan Heritage Festival.
The festival is open to everyone. Come to this family-friendly event and learn about the Menorcan history in St. Augustine. There will also be food and goods for sales. You definitely don't want to miss out on the Menorcan Chowder and Pilua.
Royal Transfer of Office
Thursday, March 26 at 6pm
Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine West Courtyard
Join the St. Augustine Royal Family for the Royal Transfer of Office as we welcome the new Royal Trio for 2026-2027. The transfer will be held at the Cathedral Basilica West Courtyard at 6pm.
Since 1959, the St. Augustine Royal Family has promoted the City of St. Augustine by portraying the Spanish Royal Trio of King Carlos II, Queen Marianna and Princess Margarita Maria. The Royal Trio was in reign when the Castillo de San Marcos was decreed to be built in 1672. Each year, we commemorate this Royal Trio by choosing three heritage natives to portray them and represent St. Augustine throughout the year in various events.
Palm Sunday Mass
Sunday, March 29 at 10am
Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
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.
Blessing of the Fleet
Sunday, March 29 at 12pm
St. Augustine Municipal Marina
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.
Royal Knighting Ceremony
Monday, March 30 at 6pm
Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine 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.
April 2026
67th Annual Easter Parade
Saturday, April 4 at 9am
Downtown St. Augustine
Join us for the 66th Annual St. Augustine Easter Parade on Saturday, April 4th stepping off at 9am. The parade starts at the Oldest Jail on San Marco Avenue and continues south on Avenida Menendez along the bayfront, west on Cathedral Place, and north on Cordova Street, ending at the Visitors Center. Bring the whole family for this fun Easter tradition.
Easter Promenade
Sunday, April 5 at 1pm
Plaza de la Constitucion
The Easter promenade features St. Augustine locals and visitors promenading in their Easter finery in the Plaza de la Constitucion. It's a fun, community-centered event and FREE to enter. Everyone goes home with a prize!
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, and Furthest Traveled. Why not join us “In Your Easter Bonnet, With All the Frills Upon It?”
Registration starts at 12pm
Promenade starts at 1pm
Celtic Parade
Saturday, March 14 at 10am
Downtown St. Augustine
Did you know? The first recorded St. Patrick’s Day Parade took place in St. Augustine in 1601!
We are excited to be participating in the Celtic Parade this year!
The parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 14 at Francis Field, then heads East on Orange Street, turns South on Avenida Menendez and winds south along the bayfront, and then turns West on Cathedral Place, and back North on Cordova Street to finish at the Historic Downtown Parking.
Menorcan Heritage Festival
Saturday, March 14 at 11am - 2pm
LLambas House, 31 Saint Francis Street
The Royal Trio is proud to celebrate our Menorcan Heritage and will be in attendance at the Menorcan Heritage Festival.
The festival is open to everyone. Come to this family-friendly event and learn about the Menorcan history in St. Augustine. There will also be food and goods for sales. You definitely don't want to miss out on the Menorcan Chowder and Pilua.
Royal Transfer of Office
Thursday, March 26 at 6pm
Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine West Courtyard
Join the St. Augustine Royal Family for the Royal Transfer of Office as we welcome the new Royal Trio for 2026-2027. The transfer will be held at the Cathedral Basilica West Courtyard at 6pm.
Since 1959, the St. Augustine Royal Family has promoted the City of St. Augustine by portraying the Spanish Royal Trio of King Carlos II, Queen Marianna and Princess Margarita Maria. The Royal Trio was in reign when the Castillo de San Marcos was decreed to be built in 1672. Each year, we commemorate this Royal Trio by choosing three heritage natives to portray them and represent St. Augustine throughout the year in various events.
Palm Sunday Mass
Sunday, March 29 at 10am
Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
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.
Blessing of the Fleet
Sunday, March 29 at 12pm
St. Augustine Municipal Marina
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.
Royal Knighting Ceremony
Monday, March 30 at 6pm
Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine 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.
April 2026
67th Annual Easter Parade
Saturday, April 4 at 9am
Downtown St. Augustine
Join us for the 66th Annual St. Augustine Easter Parade on Saturday, April 4th stepping off at 9am. The parade starts at the Oldest Jail on San Marco Avenue and continues south on Avenida Menendez along the bayfront, west on Cathedral Place, and north on Cordova Street, ending at the Visitors Center. Bring the whole family for this fun Easter tradition.
Easter Promenade
Sunday, April 5 at 1pm
Plaza de la Constitucion
The Easter promenade features St. Augustine locals and visitors promenading in their Easter finery in the Plaza de la Constitucion. It's a fun, community-centered event and FREE to enter. Everyone goes home with a prize!
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, and Furthest Traveled. Why not join us “In Your Easter Bonnet, With All the Frills Upon It?”
Registration starts at 12pm
Promenade starts at 1pm