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Events for the week of 03/31/2013
| Monday & Friday Lost Ships Tour at the St. Augustine Lighthouse |
Date: 1/2 - 12/20
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Mondays and Fridays
This exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour includes a multi-media presentation with one of the Lighthouse's marine archaeologists. Tour participants visit areas of the Historic Light Station that are off-limits for general admission visitors. Participants will also see recovered artifacts that are undergoing tedious cleaning and stabilization procedures undertaken by conservators. Free time will be available to see museum exhibits in the historic Keeper's House and to also climb the 165' lighthouse. The lighthouse is located at 81 Lighthouse Avenue in St. Augustine. Advance reservations are required. Tickets are $24 and may be purchased at www.StAugustineLighthouse.org or call 904-829-0745.
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| First Wednesdays Lightner Museum Tours |
Date: 1/2 - 12/04
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Lightner Museum curator provides an exclusive encounter with some of the museum's eclectic relics. The themed interactive tours are changed monthly and are designed to give participants an opportunity to talk with the curator and to see acquisitions in operation rather than just as static displays. Tours begin at 10 a.m. on the second floor of the museum located at 75 King Street in St. Augustine just walking distance from the Agustin Inn Bed and Breakfast. The tour is included in the regular admission price of $10 adults; active duty military $6; $5 college students and young people ages 12-18; free for under 12. Donations welcomed. Info: 904-824-2874; www.lightnermuseum.org
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| Picasso: Art and Arena in the Vistor Information Center |
Date: 2/1 - 05/09
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Tickets are now on sale inside the VIC at the Old Town Trolley kiosk or at their many ticket outlets throughout downtown St Augustine. Be sure to ask the innkeeper for directions to purchase your tickets. The Agustin Inn Bed and Breakfast is conveniently located just steps away from this amazing exhibit. Don’t miss it!
Tickets are $10 for adults; $8 for seniors; $5 for children ages 7 to 12; $20 for a family of four; and free for children ages 6 and younger, military in uniform, and Flagler College students with identification. Tax will be added to these prices at the time of purchase.
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| St Augustine Easter Parade |
Date: 3/31 - 3/31
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The Annual Easter Sunday Parade in St Augustine is one event you won't want to miss. The promenade features marching bands, floats, drill teams, clowns, the Easter Bunny, the Royal Family and the city's carriage horses wearing hats donated by nationally- recognized women. The parade begins at 3 p.m. at the Mission of Nombre de Dios and winds through downtown St. Augustine. Trophies will be presented in four categories. Info: 904-829-2333.
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| Reenactment of Ponce de Leon's Landing in St Augustine, Fl April 3rd |
Date: 4/3 - 4/03
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Colorful re-enactment ceremonies throughout the day along St. Augustine's bayfront commemorate the 500th anniversary of Ponce de Leon's April 3, 1513 landing on the shores of his La Florida. The day's activities begin at 8:15 a.m. with a ceremonial gathering at the Fountain of Youth Archeological Park. The commemorative landing takes place at 9 a.m. on the bayfront at the base of the Bridge of Lions. At 10 a.m., a ceremonial wreath laying featuring the mayor of Santervas, Spain (birthplace of Ponce) will take place at the Ponce statue. A commemorative mass takes place at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral and at 12:30 p.m. a commemorative U.S postage stamp will be unveiled by the U.S. Postal Service at Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College. Info: www.StAugustine-450.com
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| St Augustine's 18th Annual Rhythm and Ribs Festival |
Date: 4/5 - 4/07
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The Rhythm and Ribs Festival in St Augustine, Florida features award-winning barbeque from 7 regional and national BBQ champions!
Admission and Festival Times:
Friday, April 5 – 4:00pm to 10:00pm Entry $2 Adult, kids 13 and under free
Saturday, April 6 – 11:00am to 3:00pm Entry $2 Adult, kids 13 and under free
Saturday, April 6 – 3:00pm to 10:00pm Entry $5 Adult, kids 13 and under free
Sunday, April 7 – 11:00am to 6:00pm Entry $2 Adult, kids 13 and under free
Be sure to visit the Festival’s official website for further information, advance tickets, and full entertainment lineup at http://rhythmandribs.net/
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