Calendar of Events
September 2025
St. Augustine Founders Day - 460th Anniversary
Saturday, September 6 at 10am
Mission Nombre de Dios
St. Augustine was founded on September 8, 1565 by the Spanish admiral Pedro Menéndez de Avilés. St. Augustine’s 460th anniversary will be commemorated on Saturday, September 6 at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios and the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park. This annual event includes reenactments, traditional ceremonies and interactive experiences that honor the city’s Spanish heritage and lasting legacy.
10 a.m. – Landing Reenactment
11 a.m.– Catholic Mass at the Rustic Altar: Held on the grounds of Mission Nombre de Dios. (Bring a chair!)
Noon – Grand Procession from the Mission to the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park.
1 p.m. – First Thanksgiving Reenactment
1–5 p.m. – Encampment & Weapons Demonstrations: See colonial life up close, with living history displays and demonstrations by reenactors in full historic dress, courtesy of the Florida Historic Militia.
Blackbeard's Ball hosted by the Ancient City Privateers
Friday, September 19 at 7-11pm
Art n'Motion
Mark your navigation log and grab your tickets for this epic event to mix and mingle with the finest of Krewes. All ye landlubbers who are not engaged in one of the many krewes are also welcome to join in the festivities, and be enticed to plunder into this fun luving group of scallywags who gather for a worthy cause. We'll have a full time DJ, live music, and performances by the Ancient City Sirens, dancing, full cash bar, heavy hors d'oeuvres, silent auctions, plus many other acts and events. This an adult only event.
Registration for the festivities is $70.00/per person until September 15th. Limited tickets will be available at the door for $80.00/per person. A VERY limited amount of VIP tables are available for $125.00 each (tables do not include admission). Proceeds will go to the charities supported by ACP, including Pie in the Sky St. John's, feeding low-income seniors in our community.
Event details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1RbDvS8siZ/
Purchase tickets here: https://square.link/u/PNxD6PyM
Purchase VIP Tables here: https://square.link/u/6Fktxrci
November 2025
Palatka Christmas Parade
Friday, November 28 at 7pm
Saint Johns Ave, Palatka Florida 32177
The St Augustine Royal Family will be participating in the 114th Annual Palatka Christmas Parade. This night time parade is magical with all participants decorated and lite up for the holiday season.
December 2025
St. Augustine Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 6 at 9am
Downtown St. Augustine
St. Augustine's 68th Annual Christmas Parade ushers in the holiday season with floats, festive decorations, and Santa. It starts at the Shrine of Our Lady de La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios located at 27 Ocean Avenue, and ends at the Visitor Information Center at 10 West Castillo Drive.
March 2026
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
St. Augustine Founders Day - 460th Anniversary
Saturday, September 6 at 10am
Mission Nombre de Dios
St. Augustine was founded on September 8, 1565 by the Spanish admiral Pedro Menéndez de Avilés. St. Augustine’s 460th anniversary will be commemorated on Saturday, September 6 at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios and the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park. This annual event includes reenactments, traditional ceremonies and interactive experiences that honor the city’s Spanish heritage and lasting legacy.
10 a.m. – Landing Reenactment
11 a.m.– Catholic Mass at the Rustic Altar: Held on the grounds of Mission Nombre de Dios. (Bring a chair!)
Noon – Grand Procession from the Mission to the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park.
1 p.m. – First Thanksgiving Reenactment
1–5 p.m. – Encampment & Weapons Demonstrations: See colonial life up close, with living history displays and demonstrations by reenactors in full historic dress, courtesy of the Florida Historic Militia.
Blackbeard's Ball hosted by the Ancient City Privateers
Friday, September 19 at 7-11pm
Art n'Motion
Mark your navigation log and grab your tickets for this epic event to mix and mingle with the finest of Krewes. All ye landlubbers who are not engaged in one of the many krewes are also welcome to join in the festivities, and be enticed to plunder into this fun luving group of scallywags who gather for a worthy cause. We'll have a full time DJ, live music, and performances by the Ancient City Sirens, dancing, full cash bar, heavy hors d'oeuvres, silent auctions, plus many other acts and events. This an adult only event.
Registration for the festivities is $70.00/per person until September 15th. Limited tickets will be available at the door for $80.00/per person. A VERY limited amount of VIP tables are available for $125.00 each (tables do not include admission). Proceeds will go to the charities supported by ACP, including Pie in the Sky St. John's, feeding low-income seniors in our community.
Event details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1RbDvS8siZ/
Purchase tickets here: https://square.link/u/PNxD6PyM
Purchase VIP Tables here: https://square.link/u/6Fktxrci
November 2025
Palatka Christmas Parade
Friday, November 28 at 7pm
Saint Johns Ave, Palatka Florida 32177
The St Augustine Royal Family will be participating in the 114th Annual Palatka Christmas Parade. This night time parade is magical with all participants decorated and lite up for the holiday season.
December 2025
St. Augustine Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 6 at 9am
Downtown St. Augustine
St. Augustine's 68th Annual Christmas Parade ushers in the holiday season with floats, festive decorations, and Santa. It starts at the Shrine of Our Lady de La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios located at 27 Ocean Avenue, and ends at the Visitor Information Center at 10 West Castillo Drive.
March 2026
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