Holiday Regatta of Lights

A spectacular and colorful parade of sailboats, trawlers, shrimp boats and many other vessels decorated with the festive lights, held on the bay between the Bridge of Lions and Castillo de San Marcos.

Getting there: Bayfront
Hours: Mid-December
Website: visitstaugustine.com (opens in a new tab)

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