December 2 Gullah Geechee Heritage Festival Celebrate over 450 years of West African influence in St . Johns County with music , dance , traditional food , and more from 12-5 p . m . Featured performers include featured performers : Big Sam ’ s Funky Nation , Doug Carn and Elaina Monique , and the Geechee Gullah Ring Shouters . This event benefits the SEA Community Resource Center . Armstrong Park , 4950 Harvey Ave ., Elkton . www . historiccoastculture . com
December 2 Surf Illumination at St . Augustine Beach This free holiday event takes place 4-7 p . m . at the St . Johns County Ocean Pier Park and features a ceremonial lighting of the holiday tree , a visit from Santa , music , arts and crafts and children ’ s activities . 350 A1A Beach Blvd ., St . Augustine Beach . 904-295-2271 www . staugbch . com / events
December 2 Palm Valley Boat Parade Enjoy this annual tradition of lighted boats in celebration of the holiday season in Ponte Vedra Beach . The parade route is seven miles of the Intracoastal Waterway , and the parades starts at 6 p . m ., one mile south of the Palm Valley Bridge and will travel north . 904-814-0988 www . palmvalleyboatparade . com
December 2 , 8 , 16 , 18 , 22 , 27 & 30 14th Annual Candlelight Tours at Villa Zoryada Museum Guests can enjoy a state-of-the-art audio-guided tour of the Villa Zorayda to learn of the building ’ s impressive history . The historic home is illuminated with over 100 candles that accent the beautiful decorations , art , and antique collections . Victorian and traditional decorations are found in every room of the Museum . A complimentary beverage and cookie complete the tour . Adults are $ 24.99 . Children ages 6-12 are $ 12.99 . This tour is not recommended for children under 5 . Reservations are required . Tours are at 5:30 and 7 p . m . www . villazorayda . com
December 2- January 2 Vilano Holiday Village An 18-foot Christmas Tree shines as the centerpiece of festive joy at Vilano Beach Main Street . As twilight descends , St . Augustine lights up Vilano Holiday Village will sparkle in tandem . On December 2 , enjoy the tree lighting ceremony . Then on December 2 , 9 & 16 , Santa and Mrs . Clause will make an appearance ; and on December 16 , enjoy music , local authors , delectable food , and a Christmas Artisan Market for unique gifts . www . vilanobeachfl . com / event / vilano-holiday-village
December 2 Bret Michaels with guest Night Ranger at The AMP The gates open at 5:30 p . m ., and the show starts at 7 p . m . Tickets are $ 39.50- $ 99.50 . 1340 A1A S ., St . Augustine . 904-209-0367 www . theamp . com
December 2 Dewey Via at The Colonial Oak Music Park Enjoy live music , cool drinks from the on-site bars , or grab dinner from the adjacent St . Augustine Seafood Company . This free family-friendly performance takes place from 7-10 p . m . Friendly dogs are welcome . 21 St . George St ., St . Augustine . www . thecolonialoakmusicpark . com
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