St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
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Celtic Festival
Date: March 8, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
St. Patrick Day Parade
Date: March 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
St. Patrick Day Parade
Join us for a spectacular celebration of Celtic heritage at the historic St. Augustine St. Patrick’s Day Parade, a cherished tradition that transforms America’s oldest city into a slice of Ireland! For an incredibly affordable $75, your commercial or non-profit group can become an integral part of this vibrant celebration where the ancient streets of St. Augustine come alive with the enchanting spirit of the Emerald Isle. Watch and participate as beautifully decorated floats wind through the colonial quarters, while talented musical groups fill the air with traditional Irish melodies, and colorful performers in authentic Celtic attire create an unforgettable display of Irish culture and festivity. The parade route, carefully designed to showcase our city’s most picturesque locations, promises optimal visibility for all participants.
Educational institutions are in for a special treat that makes this celebration even more inclusive and community-oriented – all accredited K-12 schools and college groups can join the festivities absolutely FREE! Don’t miss this extraordinary chance to be part of a magical day where Celtic pride meets Southern hospitality in the heart of St. Augustine. Experience the full spectrum of Irish tradition with live performances of traditional music, stunning green and gold decorations adorning every corner, authentic Irish dance demonstrations, and what promises to be the greenest celebration this side of Dublin. Whether you’re Irish by blood or just Irish at heart, this parade offers something for everyone. Reserve your spot today by contacting our parade organizers at our dedicated event hotline, and help us make this year’s parade the most memorable one in St. Augustine’s rich history of Celtic celebrations!
The Menorcan Cultural Society
The only Menorcan society in the United States, it was founded in the 1980s to preserve and promote the heritage and culture of the Menorcans who left the Mediterranean homeland to make a new life in the New World.
History of the Menorcans
The Menorcans were among a group of 1400 people who left the Mediterranean and set sail for British East Florida in 1768. There were also Greek, Italian, Corsican, and French peoples. They were the largest single group of European settlers to immigrate as a single group to the New World.
The first nine years, the Menorcans spent toiling under harsh conditions and enduring even harsher treatment. Disease and starvation decimated their numbers. In the fall of 1777, less then 700 of the remaining members walked to St. Augustine where they petitioned the British governor, Patrick Tonyn. He granted them space in the northwest section of the old walled city.
Eventually, the acquisition of Florida by the young United States changed the flags that flew over St. Augustine.
For more than two centuries, since coming to the St. Augustine, Menorcan colonists and their descendants have been an integral part of the city and St. Johns County.
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