Christmas Parade traffic interruptions

Event scheduled for Saturday, December 2, 2023

The annual St. Augustine Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023. The parade will start at 9:00am and will finish at approximately 11:30am.

The St. Augustine Christmas Parade Route

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City offices closed on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 for Thanksgiving holiday

Residential recycling pickup will resume Thursday, November 30

Offices for the City of St. Augustine will be closed on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.  Residential recycling collection will ...

Document shredding, used oil and electronics disposal offered at community recycle event

Event scheduled for Friday, November 17, in recognition of America Recycles Day

The City of St. Augustine will host a special, free community recycle event on Friday, November 17, 2023, from 9:00am-1:00pm, at the Solid Waste Facility, located at&a...

Light-Up! Night activities to kick-off 30th Annual Nights of Lights

Entertainment, free park and ride shuttle returns

The lighting of the city’s holiday tree and canopy of live oak trees around the Plaza de la Constitución begins promptly at 6:30pm.  The Nights of Lights conti...

Light-Up! Night honorees named for 30th Anniversary Nights of Lights

Long-time city staff and participants recognized

The City of St. Augustine is proud to announce the 2023 Nights of Lights Light-Up! Night ceremony honorees.  Light-Up! Night is Saturday, November 18 with the lighting ceremony scheduled to begin at...

City offices closed Friday, November 10 in observance of Veterans Day

Recycling pickup rescheduled, no yard debris pickup

Offices for the City of St. Augustine will be closed on Friday, November 10, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.  Recycling and yard debris collection schedules will be altered to allow fo...

Free Park & Ride shuttle returns during Nights of Lights season

City will provide service starting on Light-Up! Night, Saturday, November 18

The City of St. Augustine Free Park and Ride shuttle returns for the peak dates of Nights of Lights, starting on Light-Up! Night, Saturday, November 18.  Shuttle services...

30th Annual Nights of Lights kick-off is Saturday, November 18

Season ends on Sunday, January 28, 2024

On Saturday, November 18, the City of St. Augustine will kick-off the 30^th Annual Nights of Lights season beginning at 4:00pm with a Showtime USA dance troupe performance in front of City Hall, followed by the All St...

Utilities Deputy Director named by City Manager

Effective immediately, Wade Giddens will assume responsibilities 

St. Augustine City Manager David Birchim named Wade Giddens, formerly the Utility Field Operations Manager, Deputy Director of the Utilities Department, working under Stephen Slaugh...

Nao Trinidad scheduled to visit St. Augustine in 2024

Replica of Magellan-Elcano expedition flagship that first sailed around the world

On Monday, October 23, at their regularly scheduled City Commission meeting, the city commission approved a dockage agreement to bring the vessel Nao Trinidad (Trinidad)&...

Parking rate increases are part of the new budget

Enforcement hours will expand, including Sundays, effective November 6

During its FY24 budget discussions, the St. Augustine City Commission voted to approve increased parking rates for the Historic Downtown Parking Facility (parking garage) and extending ...

Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach brings increased motorcycle traffic to downtown

City creates dedicated parking spaces, fees remain in place

The City of St. Augustine will designate parking spaces for motorcycles along Cathedral Pl. between Charlotte St. and St. George St. through Sunday, October 22, in anticipation of increased motorc...

St. Augustine Municipal Marina repairs underway

St. Augustine Municipal Marina repairs underway

Funding support provided by FIND and Port District 

In 2022, the St. Augustine Municipal Marina received notification of emergency funding from the Florida Inland Navigational District (FIND) for a re...

St. Augustine recognizes Florida City Government Week

Proclamation, social media campaign promotes city government

On Monday, October 9, the City of St. Augustine City Commission proclaimed the week of October 16-22, Florida City Government Week, joining other cities across the state in recognizing the many s...

St. Augustine Mayor Appointed Chair of Florida League of Cities Legislative Policy Committee

Sikes-Kline appointed chair of Transportation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Florida League of Cities announced that City of St. Augustine Mayor Nancy Sikes-Kline was recently appointed to serve as chair of the Florida League of Cities 2023-...

City offers public meeting to discuss proposed fire station on Anastasia Island

Community is encouraged to attend and provide input

On Thursday, October 5, at 4:30pm in The Alcazar Room of City Hall, Assistant City Manager Reuben Franklin, P. E., will lead a public meeting to discuss the proposed site location on Anastasia Island for ...

City to host Back Bay Feasibility Study public workshops

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be available for questions

On Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, the City of St. Augustine will host its first semi-annual public workshop, in coordination with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, in The Alc...

Upcoming FDOT Weekday Road Closures and Detours

FDOT Begins Phase 3 of King Street Drainage Project

Weekday detours are scheduled to occur at the intersection of King Street (State Road 5A) and Avenida Menendez (State Road A1A) in downtown St. Augustine to complete work on a drainage improvement project...

City Manager announces Brandon Miller as IT Director

City Manager announces Brandon Miller as IT Director

City Manager David Birchim has announced Brandon Miller as Information Technology (IT) Director, effective immediately. “Having started with the City as an IT Technician, Brandon demonstrated h...

City to recognize Dr. Susan Richbourg Parker with Order of La Florida Award

Presentation ceremony set for Monday, September 25 at 4:30pm

On Monday, September 25, 2023, at 4:30pm in The Alcazar Room of City Hall, the City of St. Augustine City Commission will recognize Dr. Susan Richbourg Parker, presenting her with the city&rs...

Reminders of Sing Out Loud Festival impacts this week

Road closures, parking, shuttles, solid waste, and more

On Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 23, the Sing Out Loud Festival will host multiple performances on Francis Field as part of the month-long music festival and it will impact several City...

STAR Circulator Modified Hours for Sing Out Loud Festival

Parking for oversized vehicles relocated to Broudy’s Lot, Historic Downtown Parking Facility closed

On Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 23, the City of St. Augustine’s STAR Circulator will conduct modified hours, operating f...

Solid Waste schedule modified due to Sing Out Loud Festival

No yard debris, residential recycling altered

The City of St. Augustine Solid Waste Division will be providing staff and services as part of the agreement with Sing Out Loud Festival organizers during the scheduled performances on Friday, September 22 and ...

City welcomes Sister City delegation from Avilés, Spain

Visit recognizes important historical and cultural relationship

On Friday, September 8, the Honorable Mariví Monteserín, Mayor of Avilés and her delegation, Communications Director Carmen Santos, and Cultural Councilor Yola...

City to recognize Kay Burtin with Order of La Florida Award

Presentation ceremony set for Monday, September 11 at 4:30pm

On Monday, September 11, 2023, at 4:30pm in The Alcazar Room of City Hall, the City of St. Augustine City Commission will recognize Kay H?ppi Burtin, presenting her with the city’s high...

We Need Your Vote!

Voting continues through Friday, September 29

St. Augustine's Downtown St. Augustine has been named as one of three finalists in the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association's 10th Annual Great Places in Florida Award.  The award progr...

City Fire holds 9/11 Ceremony of Remembrance

Program will begin at 8:30am on Monday

On Monday, September 11, 2023, the City of St. Augustine will continue its tradition of holding a Ceremony of Remembrance, in honor of those who died in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

The ceremony will be...

City offices closed for Labor Day

Altered solid waste collection schedule

Offices for the City of St. Augustine will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. In order to give staff  the opportunity to have the holiday off from work, the Solid ...

City offers free parking and shuttle alternative during Sing Out Loud event on Francis Field

Historic Downtown Parking Facility will be reserved for event emergency response plan and operations

On Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 23, the Sing Out Loud Festival will host multiple performances on Francis Field as part of the month-long m...

City Commission schedules Nightlife Ordinance workshop

Public encouraged to attend meeting on Monday, August 21

On Monday, August 21, from 9:00am to 12:00pm, in The Alcazar Room of City Hall, the City Commission will host a public workshop to discuss the recently proposed nightlife ordinance that came before t...

Help us celebrate #CityStAugSelfie day!

City Hall Selfie Day is Tuesday, August 15, 2023

The City of St. Augustine, in cooperation with the Florida League of Cities and Engaging Local Government Leaders Network, is participating in City Hall Selfie Day on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. This event pro...

Spanish Street to undergo Historic Streetscape Rehabilitation

Vehicular road closures planned; pedestrian access to remain open

Starting on Monday, August 7, Spanish Street will undergo construction as part of the  Historic Streetscape Rehabilitation plan. The project is expected to last approximately eight ...

City seeks input for creating strategic plan to address unsheltered homelessness

Public meetings scheduled for next week

The City of St. Augustine has scheduled several public meetings to gain input from residents, business owners and community stakeholders and service providers to build a strategic plan for addressing unsheltered home...

City offers homeowner outreach meetings to residents seeking home elevation grants

In coordination with consultant Quality Engineering and Surveying (QES)

On Wednesday, August 2, at 3:00pm and 6:00pm, in coordination with its consultant Quality Engineering and Surveying (QES), the City of St. Augustine will offer homeowner outreach meeti...

City announces creation of Neighborhood Services and CRA Administration Division

Jaime D. Perkins appointed Manager of newly created division

City Manager David Birchim announced the creation of the Neighborhood Services and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Administration Division and appointed the city’s CRA Manager, Jai...

City of St. Augustine launches downtown circulator bus Tuesday, July 11

Ribbon cutting and official “first ride” scheduled for Friday, July 21

The City of St. Augustine is proud to announce the launch of the STAR Circulator on Tuesday, July 11 at 10:00am.  This free bus service, funded through a Fl...

City of St. Augustine Seeks Resident Input

Phase One of 2023 Citizen Survey Set to Launch on Wednesday, July 12

The City of St. Augustine has contracted with a vendor, Polco, to conduct a citizen survey using the National Community Survey as the survey instrument to measure community livability, as...

City offices closed on Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day holiday

No change in solid waste schedule

Offices for the City of St. Augustine will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in observance of the Independence Day holiday, but solid waste collections will remain on their regular schedule.

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City Manager announces Stephen Slaughter as Utilities Director

City Manager announces Stephen Slaughter as Utilities Director

On Tuesday, June 20, City Manager David Birchim announced Stephen Slaughter as Utilities Director, effective immediately, replacing Todd Grant who vacated the position when he became Public Wor...

City prepares for annual Independence Day celebration

Fireworks Over the Matanzas, entertainment and shuttles are scheduled

Fireworks Over the Matanzas, the City of St. Augustine’s annual Independence Day celebration, returns Tuesday, July 4, starting at 6:00pm with The All-Star Orchestra ...

City Manager announces Todd Grant as Public Works Director

City Manager announces Todd Grant as Public Works Director

On Tuesday, June 20, City Manager David Birchim announced Todd Grant, formerly the Utilities Director, as the Public Works Director, effective immediately, replacing Reuben Franklin who became Assi...

City introduces new online citizen self-service portal

Customers must create a new account

The City of St. Augustine is pleased to announce the transition to a new online citizen self-service portal. This portal will enable customers to manage their utility and business licenses accounts, view invoices and tra...

City collaborates with Modii on Parking Finder Website

Mobility solution aimed at enhancing parking experience, alleviating congestion

The City of St. Augustine, in collaboration with Modii, is pleased to announce the launch of the St. Augustine Parking Finder website. The digital parking platform is designed ...

City offices closed on Monday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday

No change in solid waste collection schedule

Offices for the City of St. Augustine will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday, but solid waste collections will remain on their regular schedule.

Parking in city-owned par...

City announces Reuben Franklin as Assistant City Manager

Effective date is Tuesday, June 6

On Monday, June 5, City Manager David Birchim announced the promotion of Public Works Director, Reuben Franklin, to Assistant City Manager, effective Tuesday, June 6.  Franklin replaces Birchim who vacated that po...

City announces Corey Sakryd as Director of General Services

Responsible for contracts, facilities, fleet, grants, Municipal Marina, purchasing, and more

The City of St. Augustine is proud to announce the selection of Corey Sakryd as the new Director of General Services. Sakryd will succeed Jim Piggott, who retired ...

City launches glass recycling program

Drop-off available at three locations

The City of St. Augustine Solid Waste Division is excited to announce the launch of its drop-off glass recycling program! City crews have completed the necessary preparations and installed specially designed blue dumps...

City offices closed for Memorial Day

Altered solid waste collection schedule

Offices for the City of St. Augustine will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. In order to give staff  the opportunity to have the holiday off from work, the Solid Wa...

Mayor, City Manager Honored with 2023 Home Rule Hero Award

City of St. Augustine leaders recognized for advocacy efforts during Legislative Session

The City of St. Augustine’s Mayor Nancy Sikes-Kline and City Manager John Regan were recognized with the 2023 Home Rule Hero Award for their hard work and ad...

Tree Canopy Enhancement Program returns

Homeowners in City limits invited to apply starting Thursday, June 1

On Thursday, June 1, the City of St. Augustine will launch its third annual Tree Canopy Enhancement Program, allowing homeowners located within City limits to request a tree, provided fre...

Galimore Community Pool summer schedule announced

Season opens starting on Friday, May 26 at 1:00pm 

On Friday, May 26, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, the Galimore Community Pool will open its doors to kick off the 2023 summer swim season, and on Saturday, May 27, the pool will open for its reg...

Concerts in the Plaza summer series line-up announced

Every Thursday beginning June 1, starting at 6:00pm

The City of St. Augustine is proud to announce Concerts in the Plaza, St. Augustine’s free summer-long music series, will return to the Plaza de la Constitución on Thursday, June 1 wi...

City Commission appoints David Birchim as City Manager

Effective date is Friday, June 2, upon retirement of current City Manager, John Regan

On Monday, May 8, at their regularly scheduled meeting, the St. Augustine City Commission unanimously appointed David Birchim, Assistant City Manager, to replac...

City offers Window Workshop and Historic Water Works Open House

In participation with the Annual St. Augustine History Festival

On Saturday, May 13, the City of St. Augustine’s Historic Preservation Division will be participating in the annual St. Augustine History Festival by offering a window workshop and H...

City continues maintenance of Salt Run Channel

Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) and St. Augustine Port, Waterway, and Beach District (SAPWBD) grants allow for dredging

Starting on Monday, May 1, and continuing for approximately one month, dredging activities will take place in Salt Run from th...

Dr. Leslee Keys, PhD, to receive the Adelaide Sanchez Award

Respected historian, historic preservation champion to be recognized

On Monday, May 8, 2023, the St. Augustine City Commission will present the 2023 Adelaide Sanchez Award for Historic Preservation and Restoration to Dr. Leslee F. Keys, Ph.D., du...

City offers open house workshops to residents seeking flood mitigation assistance

2023 application process will be discussed

On Wednesday, May 3, at 3:00pm and 6:00pm, in coordination with its consultant Quality Engineering and Surveying (QES), the City of St. Augustine will offer open house workshops for residents interested in partici...

2022 Tourism Employee of the Year Award

Historic Downtown Parking Facility staff among winners

Each year, the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and the Beaches Visitor and Convention Bureau (VCB) recognizes outstanding employees in the county’s largest industry, tourism. Employee of the Year ...

City Commission to present Citizenship Awards to local high school seniors

Recognizing youth leadership and service to school, community, peers

On Monday, April 24, 2023, the St. Augustine City Commission will recognize St. Johns County high schools graduating seniors for their leadership and service to school, community, and to ...

City solicits input for naming of public park

Online survey available for two weeks

The City of St. Augustine is soliciting suggestions for the naming of the green space located at the southwest corner of the Bridge of Lions, adjacent to the Municipal Marina, in memory of former Harbormaster...

Public invited to observe virtual monthly Army Corps resiliency study meetings

Back Bay CSRM Feasibility Study, Project Delivery Team discussion

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, and the City of St. Augustine invite the public to observe their monthly St. Augustine Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Manageme...

City of St. Augustine celebrates Earth Week

Sustainability Workshops and Community Shredding / Recycling Event

In celebration of Earth Week, the City of St. Augustine will host sustainability workshops on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 from 9:00am-12:00pm at the Galimore Center, 399 Riberia Street. &nb...

Affordable housing site visit rescheduled

Public invited to attend on Saturday, April 15 at 450 N. Holmes Blvd

On Saturday, April 15, from 9:00am until 12:00pm, the City of St. Augustine will host an open site visit at 450 N. Holmes Blvd. in St. Johns County for the purpose of introducing the prop...

Traffic delays and increased pedestrians may occur during Easter Parade

Free shuttle will operate with extended hours on Saturday, April 8, from 8am - 10pm

On Saturday, April 8, beginning at 8:00am until approximately 11:30am, the St. Augustine Easter Parade will necessitate parking restrictions, road closures, and detours.

The...

City offices closed Friday, April 7, in observance of Good Friday

Solid waste collections remain on schedule, parking enforced as usual

City offices will be closed on Friday, April 7, in observance of Good Friday, but solid waste collections will continue as scheduled. For questions about solid waste services, call the S...

City seeks public input on updates to parking ordinance

Deadline to respond is Sunday, April 16, 2023

The City of St. Augustine's Planning and Building Department and the Planning and Zoning Board are seeking public input through an online survey to update the existing parking ordinance. The goal of th...

Florida Department of Transportation begins King Street Drainage Project

Open House to be held Tuesday, April 18, 2023

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has announced that construction on a drainage improvement project at the intersection of State Road 5A (King Street) and State Road A1A (Avenida Menendez) in down...

City Manager John Regan announces retirement after 25 years

Effective date is Friday, June 2, 2023

On Monday, March 20, City of St. Augustine City Manager John Regan submitted his letter of retirement to City Commissioners, effective Friday, June 2, 2023.

Regan joined the City of St. Augustine on May 28, 1998, as th...

Florida Government Finance Professionals Week is March 20 - 24

City awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting                           

At the March 13 Regular C...

UPDATE: City to postpone affordable housing site visit, Design workshop remains on schedule

UPDATE: Thursday, March 16, 2023

City to postpone affordable housing site visit

Design workshop remains on schedule

Due to forecasted storms on Saturday, March 18, the City of St. Augustine is postponing its public site visit that was originally scheduled fr...

St. Patrick's Day Parade traffic information

Parade set for, Saturday, March 11 at 10:00am; Free Park & Ride Shuttle starts running at 8:00am

The St. Augustine Celtic Music and Heritage Festival's annual St. Patrick Day Parade will necessitate some street closures and traffic detours in ...

Bike Week in Daytona Beach brings increased motorcycle traffic to downtown

City creates dedicated parking spaces, fees remain in place

The City of St. Augustine will designate parking spaces for motorcycles along Cathedral Pl. between Charlotte St. and St. George St. in anticipation of increased motorcycle traffic due to enthusia...

City honors former Commissioner, Mayor Greg Baker

Flag at City Hall will be flown in his honor on Tuesday, February 21

On Tuesday, February 21, the City of St. Augustine will fly the American flag in honor of former City Commissioner and Mayor Greg Baker.  This is part of the City’s pro...

City seeks public input for Army Corps resilience study

Residents strongly encouraged to attend meeting

On Wednesday, February 22, from 6:00 – 8:00pm in The Alcazar Room of City Hall, located at 75 King Street, residents and interested individuals are invited to attend and provide input at a public me...

City names 2023 de Avilés Award recipient

Paul Weaver, historian and preservationist recognized

On Monday, February 27, 2023, the St. Augustine City Commission will honor Paul L. Weaver, III, with one of the city's highest awards, the de Avilés Award.  Weaver has dedicated over 40 years t...

Presidents’ Day holiday schedule

City offices closed, no change in solid waste schedule

Offices for the City of St. Augustine will be closed on Monday, February 20, in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday, but solid waste collections will remain on their regular schedule.

Parking in c...

City to host Spanish delegation for underwater archaeology preservation program

Meeting with community stakeholders is the first step in creating awareness of underwater heritage

On Thursday, February 9, the City of St. Augustine will host officials from Spain to begin a dialogue in the field of underwater archaeology and to recognize...

City marks birth of founder Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles

Annual ceremony includes reenactors and dedication of wreath

On Wednesday, February 15 at 11:00am, the City of St. Augustine will mark Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles’ 504^th birthday with a brief wreath-laying ceremony at the base of his statue in f...

City of St. Augustine concludes Nights of Lights

Final night to see the lights is Tuesday, January 31

The 29th Annual Nights of Lights season will come to an end on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.  As stated in Resolution 2020-34, “the traditional dates for the seasonal illumination display...

City proud to be a “Tree City” for 40 consecutive years

Arbor Day Ceremony to be held at Twine Park in Lincolnville

The City of St. Augustine’s Annual Arbor Day Ceremony will take place at 11:00am on Friday, January 20, 2023, at Twine Park in Lincolnville.  Limited street parking for those wh...

City offices closed for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Altered solid waste collection schedule

Offices for the City of St. Augustine will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2023 in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. In order to give staff  the opportunity to have the holiday off from...

CityStAugTV Live Streaming Service Unavailable

Due to technical difficulties, the City of St. Augustine’s online live streaming service at www.CityStAugTV.com is unavailable for an undetermined amount of time. This includes, but is not limited to, City Commission, Planning and Zoning Board, H...

City of St. Augustine to sign feasibility study agreement with Army Corps of Engineers

Three-year study will begin immediately

On Monday, January 9, 2023, at 4:30pm, prior to the regular city commission meeting, St. Augustine Mayor Nancy Sikes-Kline will sign the St Augustine, Florida Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) Feasibility...

City honors former Commissioner Harry Frantz

Flag at City Hall will be flown in his honor on Friday, December 23

The City of St. Augustine will fly the American flag in honor of former City Commissioner Harry Frantz, on Friday, December 23, which would have been his 91^st birthday.  Flying th...