Nights of Lights “Light-Up! Night” 2024

One of the most anticipated events in St. Augustine … it’s a great way to start the Holiday season!  Join us on Saturday, November 23, 2024 in downtown St. Augustine for this magical event.

Festivities begin at 4:00pm in front of the Lightner Museum with a performance by Showtime USA, a song and dance troupe of young people.

Then, make your way to the Gazebo in the Plaza de la Constitución for the start of the All Star Orchestra.  They take the stage with great swing and big band sounds all in grand holiday style at 5:30pm.  Enjoy listening to the Holiday music while waiting for the much anticipated countdown.

At 6:30pm, participate in the Countdown for the lighting of the Christmas Tree.  But wait …  there’s more.  Another countdown follows, setting downtown St. Augustine aglow in millions of tiny white lights.

Light-Up! Night ceremony honorees – St. Augustine Sister Cities Association (SASCA) President, Consuelo Lippi, and Sister Cities 100th Anniversary Celebration Committee Chair, Len Weeks – will light the Plaza and the holiday tree from the gazebo.

Mayor Nancy Sikes-Kline announced, “I can’t think of a more appropriate way to recognize our long-standing relationship with Avilés, Spain, going back 100 years, than to ask for Sister Cities to light the Plaza this year.”

Stick around afterwards.  Enjoy the entertainment as the Holiday music continues.  Do some Christmas shopping, maybe grab a bite to eat, or just wander around downtown and soak in the ambience of downtown St. Augustine all aglow.