City of Saint Augustine: Annual Light Up Night Celebration

On November 23, 2024, St. Augustine's 31st Nights of Lights Celebration begins with the annual "Light-Up Night!" at Parque de Menendez (the grounds in front of St. Augustine City Hall) at 4:00 p.m. The celebration and the actual lighting begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Plaza de la Constitución.

The evening begins in front of City Hall, 75 King Street, with Showtime USA dancing to lively holiday tunes.

At 5:30 p.m., in the Plaza de la Constitución, Northeast Florida's local event band, the All-Star Orchestra, swings on the gazebo stage, playing holiday favorites with a big-band flair.

At 6:30 p.m., dignitaries gather on the gazebo stage and start the countdown. The designated person flips the Nights of Lights switch, and more than three million lights illuminate the city. After the ceremony, the All-Star Orchestra plays holiday tunes until 7:30 p.m.

The lights remain lit until long past midnight. From November 23, 2024, through January 26, 2025, the lights will be turned on each day at dusk and remain lit until the wee hours of the morning.