Colonial Night Watch and Torchlight Parade in St. Augustine: December 4 and 5, 2026
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The Colonial Night Watch and Torchlight Parade returns to historic downtown St. Augustine on Friday, December 4, and Saturday, December 5, 2026. Reenactors run a free daytime encampment at the Oldest House Museum both days, and the torchlight parade steps off Saturday, December 5, at 7 PM.
- When: Friday, December 4, and Saturday, December 5, 2026; encampment 10 AM to 4 PM both days, torchlight parade Saturday at 7 PM
- Where: Encampment at the Oldest House Museum, 14 St. Francis St.; parade from the Visitor Information Center to the Governor's House Cultural Center, 48 King St., historic downtown St. Augustine
- Cost: Free
What to expect
Daytime living-history demonstrations run on the Oldest House Museum grounds at 14 St. Francis St., with Spanish, British, and colonial militia reenactors. On Saturday night, the torchlight parade marches from the Visitor Information Center through the City Gate and down St. George Street to the Governor's House, where a ceremonial volley and Christmas carols close out the night.
Before you go
The public can follow the troops from the City Gate down St. George Street. The St. Augustine Christmas Parade runs earlier the same Saturday, so the two pair easily.