Step back in time to 1740 when St. Augustine was a Spanish garrison town. Throughout the day, authentically clad soldiers representing the city’s garrison will be encamped at the Colonial Spanish Quarter on St. George Street. At 8 p.m., Nightwatch gets underway when the soldiers gather at Government House and begin a torch-lit parade through the historic area. The procession will head up St. George Street to the Castillo de San Marcos where artillerymen will fire a salute with cannons. The next stop for the soldiers will be the City Gate where a ceremonial changing of the guard will take place. Returning to the Plaza de la Constitucion, the torch-wielding soldiers will load their muskets and fire a volley of joy.
Colonial Spanish Quarter and Government House Museum, Parade at 8 p.m.
Call 904.825.1004 for more information.
Family Fun Hour at GTM Reserve – Ponte Vedra, Florida
Join the GTM Reserve for an hour of family fun! This hour of stories, activities and nature crafts are suitable for ages 3-10 with a parent. This activity is free and all materials will be supplied. The event takes place from 2 – 3 p.m. and admission is free.
GTM Research Reserve Environmental Education Center, 505 Guana River Road,Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Call 904.823.4500 or visit the website www.gtmnerr.org for more information.
Off A1A, 17 miles south of JTB or 8 miles north of Vilano Beach on A1A
Masked Ball Silent Auction for the Arts – St Augustine, Florida
Come in costume for the Art Association’s annual ball on Saturday, March 8th at 6 p.m. There will be prizes awarded for the “Most Beautifulâ€, “Most Outrageous†and “Funniest†masks. An appetizer buffet and cash bar will be available. Music performed by Moderate Chop will play throughout the evening and exciting gifts, art and more will be a part of the night’s silent auction. Tickets are $25.
St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Call 904.824.2310 for more information, or visit St Augustine Art Association website
2nd Annual Ginn Championship – Palm Coast, Florida
See great golf in a great setting when the Ginn Championship returns to the Ocean Course at Hammock Beach in Palm Coast. Part of the prestigious PGA Champions Tour, the event will feature 2007 tour winner Keith Fergus. The championship takes place Monday, Mar. 24 – Sunday, Mar. 30 at Ginn Hammock Beach Resort, 200 Ocean Crest Drive, Palm Coast, FL 32137.
Call 321.939.4705 or visit the website at www.ginnchampionship.com for more information about the championship.
Blessing of the Fleet – St Augustine, Florida
Witness a ceremony that dates back hundreds of years as those that take to the sea, in commercial and pleasure craft alike, receive a blessing from the Bishop of the Diocese of St. Augustine. The event draws thousands on Palm Sunday to watch as watercraft from trawlers and yachts to sailboats and motor craft; all decorated with flags and bunting, receive this special blessing. The ceremony begins at noon with a procession from the Cathedral Basilica to the St. Augustine Municipal Marina. Call 904.829.2992 for more information.