Florida's Historic Coast Calendar of Events Nights of Lights Nov 2014-Jan 2015 | Page 17

NOVEMBER November 22 The Downtown Bazaar The Downtown Bazaar is held from 6 - 10 p.m. on the grounds of the Colonial Quarter.  The event is open to the public and includes a free concert, art show, magician, face painters a flag raising ceremony and more. 33 St. George St., St. Augustine. 904-315-7454 www.thedowntownbazaar.com November 22 Holly Jolly Shopping Spree Board the Old Town Trolleys for a whirlwind shop-a-thon along St. Augustine’s San Marco Avenue with lots of stops along the way. Tickets include a special shopping bag, Bloody Mary Kickoff, a unique taste hosted by the Spice and Tea Exchange, a tasty luncheon at Raintree Restaurant and some very special offers from San Marco Avenue shops. Tickets are $45 per person and benefit the Colonial St. Augustine Foundation. The Holly Jolly Shopping Spree is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and trolleys depart from the Old Jail. 167 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. 904-824-8053. www.colonialstaugustine.org November 22 Nights of Lights Light up Night Be there when the 21st Annual Nights of Lights celebration sparkles to life at 6:30 p.m. in St. Augustine’s Plaza de la Constitucion. During Nights of Lights, nearly three million tiny white lights bring the glow of holiday magic to St. Augustine - from the ground to the rooftops. Selected by National Geographic in 2011 and 2012 as one of the ten best holiday lighting displays in the world. Holiday music, the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree and an exciting countdown add to the splendor of the lighting of this dazzling holiday light display. Tracing its origins to the Spanish tradition of displaying a white candle in the window during the Christmas holidays, the spectacular lighting reflects the city’s 449year history and illuminates the beautiful setting for lasting holiday memories. The lights are displayed through January 31. 10 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine. www.NightsOfLights.com November 22 - 31 Nights of Lights During Nights of Lights, St. Augustine glows with holiday magic from the ground to the rooftops. Selected by National Geographic in 2011 and 2012 as one of the ten best holiday lighting displays in the world, St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights feature millions of tiny white lights that create a magical atmosphere in the Nation’s oldest city. Tracing its origins to the Spanish tradition of displaying a white candle in the window during the Christmas holidays, the spectacular lighting reflects the city’s 449-year history and illuminates the beautiful setting for lasting holiday memories. www.NightsOfLights.com 17