Nights of Lights

Historic downtown St. Augustine becomes a dazzling winter wonderland with three million lights accentuating our amazing Spanish architecture from the Plaza de la Constitucion to the bayfront until January 18, 2026.

Enjoy a stroll at your own pace or let our local trains, trolleys, and boats take you on a tour for the most magical views.

Check out the Nights of Lights app for up-to-date information on parking, shuttles, and more. Available on iOS and Android.

The city’s highly anticipated, top-rated annual light festival has historic roots.

Nights of Lights traces its origins back to the Spanish tradition of placing a lit candle in the window during the holiday season. Today, the city honors its heritage with three million lights casting a warm white glow reminiscent of a flickering candle all over the brick-lined streets and iconic architecture.

This event is free and open to the public every day.