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St Augustine News n Notes
Apr 18th
St. Augustine City offices closed for Easter holiday
Offices for the City of St. Augustine will be closed today, Friday, April 18 in observance of the Easter holiday, but solid waste and recycling pick-up schedules will remain unchanged.
Easter Parade parking restrictions and detours
Parade is Sunday, April 20 at 3:00pm
The St. Augustine Easter Parade on Sunday, April 20, at 3:00pm, will necessitate all-day parking restrictions and detours. The parade begins at 3:00pm and lasts approximately two hours following a route that begins at San Marco Ave. and Williams St. and proceeds south on San Marco Ave., south on S. Castillo Dr./Avenida Menendez, west on Cathedral Pl., north on Cordova St. disbursing in the vicinity of the Visitor Information Center.
For more details and a printable list of detours, parking restrictions and closed streets, click here.
Temporary bicycle parking areas added for Easter Parade spectators
Parking locations will serve those who choose to bike instead of driving to annual event
In addition to the dozens of new bike parking locations installed or upgraded in recent months, the city is adding temporary bicycle parking areas to accommodate spectators at this year’s Easter Parade. The parade is scheduled for Sunday, April 20 at 3:00pm.
The temporary bicycle parking areas will be located in front of City Hall at 75 King St. and on the northeast corner of Orange St. and Cordova St. The temporary parking areas will accommodate approximately 250 bicycles and is free.
Just as with the new permanent parking locations, the city’s two-fold goal is to serve the growing number of current bicyclists and to encourage more bicycling, especially during the city’s many special events. While the Easter Parade draws many visitors, it is also a local event, and so there is a greater likelihood that residents will choose to bike to the event rather than drive, especially given the closed streets and parking restrictions the event requires.
By providing a large number of easily accessible bicycle parking locations it is hoped that bicyclists will refrain from parking on private property or along the right-of-way using street signs and other fixtures which often block sidewalks.
Source: City of St. Augustine
St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches This Week
Apr 14th
Journey: 450 Years of the African-American Experience – Journey: 450 Years of the African American Experience covers the long and storied history of African-Americans in St. Augustine. The story of African-Americans begins in St. Augustine with the first Africans both free and slave among founding colonists in 1565. The exhibition is designed for cultural and heritage visitors interested in the full history of America and its beginnings and comprises four themes: Genesis of the African-American Experience; Fortress of Freedom; Breaking the Chains; and Crossroads of Change. Tickets are $5 for adults; $4 for seniors; $3 for youth 7-12; under 7 free. Free admission for military in uniform. Located at the St. Augustine Visitors Information Center, 10 West Castillo Dr., St. Augustine. www.Journey2014.com
El Galeón Tour – Tour a full-sized replica of a 17th century Spanish galleon. Docked at the St. Augustine City Marina, El Galeón Andalucia is an exact replica of the famous galleons that played an important role in the creation and maintenance of the Spanish Empire. Built in Spain, it is similar to the galleon that brought Pedro Menendez to Florida where he founded St. Augustine in 1565. The ship is available for tours beginning at 10 a.m. daily. Admission is $15 for adult; $8 for youth. 111 Avenida Menendez. 904-824-1606
“The Colors of Spring” Exhibit – Lost Art Gallery features the colorful works of Darwin Chaves. Rainbows are the pallet of this Peruvian-born artist. Rich in color and texture, Chavez paints his favorite beach scenes, streetscapes and gardens in acrylic on canvas. Through April 30. 210 St. George St., St. Augustine. 904-827-9800 www.lostartgallery.com
Spring Members Show – The St. Augustine Art Association’s Annual Spring Members Show features a broad array of artistic styles, media and subjects. The gallery is open Tuesday – Saturday noon – 4 p.m. and Sunday 2-5 p.m. Admission is free. 22 Marine St., St. Augustine. 904-824-2310 www.staaa.org
And Much More!
Source: Visitors & Convention Bureau
St. Augustine City News
Apr 11th
City offices closed for Easter holiday
Offices for the City of St. Augustine will be closed on Friday, April 18 in observance of the Easter holiday, but solid waste and recycling pick-up schedules will remain unchanged.
LGBTQ Procession will necessitate brief interruption in traffic Procession set for Saturday, April 12 at 12:00pm
The St Augustine LGBTQ Procession, scheduled for mid-day on Saturday, April 12, will necessitate a brief halt in traffic on Cathedral Pl. Scheduled to begin at noon in the vicinity of the City Gate, the procession will move south on St. George St, crossing Cathedral Pl. and continuing into the Plaza de la Constitución for an event. Traffic in the area should expect brief halts to allow for the procession. St. Augustine Police will escort the procession and manage traffic affected by event.
The Blessing of the Fleet will necessitate brief interruptions in traffic
Procession set for Sunday, April 13 at 12:30pm The annual Blessing of the Fleet ceremony will necessitate minor traffic interruptions in the vicinity of the Plaza de la Constitución on Sunday, April 13 at approximately 12:30pm. The procession will depart the Cathedral-Basilica, cross Cathedral Pl., the Plaza de la Constitución continuing on to Avenida Menendez and the municipal marina. The procession will be brief and traffic in the vicinity will be halted for only long enough to allow the procession to pass. Additionally the Bridge of Lions will remain closed to all marine traffic the Blessing of the Fleet event which commences at 12:30pm and lasts approximately two hours depending on the number of vessels participating in the event. For information about the event, contact the St. Augustine Yacht Club at 904.824.9725 or visit www.sayc2000.com. Traffic in the area should expect slow downs, congestion or brief halts to allow for the procession. St. Augustine Police will escort the procession and manage traffic affected by event.
Easter Parade parking restrictions and detours
Parade is Sunday, April 20 at 3:00pm
The St. Augustine Easter Parade, scheduled for Easter Sunday, April 20, at 3:00pm, will necessitate all-day parking restrictions and detours. The parade begins at 3:00pm and lasts approximately two hours following a route that begins at San Marco Ave. and Williams St. and proceeds south on San Marco Ave., south on S. Castillo Dr./Avenida Menendez, west on Cathedral Pl., north on Cordova St. disbursing in the vicinity of the Visitor Information Center.
For a printable list of detours, parking restrictions and closed streets, click here.
Source: St. Augustine