December 4, 8, 11, 14, 18, 21, 28 & 30 Candlelight Tours of the Villa Zorayda Museum The museum glows with more than 100 candles, Victorian holiday décor, and a grand tree in the Court of Lions. Explore the 140-year-old Gilded Age home on an audio tour, then gather for the traditional Lighting of the Christmas Tree. End the evening with a complimentary beverage and cookies. Tours run nightly at 5:30 p. m., with select 7:30 p. m. tours. Admission is $ 14.99- $ 26.99. 83 King St., St. Augustine. www. villazorayda. com / holidaytours
December 4 & 5 Colonial Night Watch & Torchlight Parade Experience St. Augustine’ s Colonial Night Watch as Historic Florida Militia brings 18th-century Spanish and British colonial militia and Native American military arts, culture and lifestyles to life. On Friday, explore the historical encampment and living history demonstrations from 10 a. m.– 4 p. m. at the Oldest House Museum, 14 St. Francis Street. Saturday’ s Torchlight Parade begins at 7 p. m. with a new starting point near the Visitor Information Center. The procession follows Orange Street through the historic City Gate, then travels south along St. George Street to the Governor’ s House Cultural Center & Museum, 48 King Street. A ceremonial Spanish Governess addresses the crowd before the traditional“ Volley of Joy” musket salute and Christmas carol singing. www. hfm. club / about / night-watch-for-visitors
December 4 & 11 Nights of Lights Holiday Jazz Cruise with Florida Water Tours Live jazz on a 90-minute cruise along the illuminated bayfront with live music and a complimentary glass of wine or hot cocoa. Cruises depart at 7:15 and 9 p. m. Guests must be 21 or older. Tickets are $ 59 per person. 107 Yacht Club Dr., St. Augustine. www. floridawatertour. com
December 4-January 31 Fantastic Florida at St. Augustine Art Association This vivid display explores a wide range of artistic interpretations of Florida’ s wild side, from the plants and animals to the wilderness and waterways. Admission is free and gallery hours are Tuesdays through Sundays from noon-4 p. m.( closed December 24-27 & January 1). 22 Marine St., St. Augustine. www. staaa. org
December 5 Christmas Parade St. Augustine’ s annual Christmas Parade features floats, marching bands, cars, horses, and the arrival of Santa. The parade starts at 9 a. m. at the Mission Nombre de Dios on San Marco Avenue and continues through the downtown streets of historic St. Augustine.
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