11/15 - 01/11 Downtown St Augustine Nights of Lights

Nights of Lights has been listed among the top ten holiday light displays in the world by National Geographic. During this festival of lights, downtown St. Augustine glows with holiday magic – from the ground to the rooftops. St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights features millions of tiny white lights that create a magical atmosphere in the Nation’s Oldest City, and it's free of charge.

The 2025–2026 Nights of Lights will shine every evening from November 15, 2025, through January 11, 2026. The festival begins with Light-Up! Night on November 15, featuring live entertainment starting at 4 p.m. and the official lighting ceremony at 6:30 p.m. in the Plaza de la Constitución.

Nights of Lights is free and open to everyone—no tickets are required to enjoy the millions of twinkling white lights that illuminate the Nation’s Oldest City each night.

Nights of Lights is not a drive-through event—it’s meant to be experienced on foot. Visitors are encouraged to park at one of the designated satellite lots and take the free Park & Ride Shuttle into downtown. This is the easiest and least stressful way to enjoy the event while avoiding downtown congestion and limited parking.

The City of St. Augustine will offer a free Park & Ride Shuttle with multiple pick-up/drop-off locations on select days during the Nights of Lights season, making it easy to reach the festivities without the hassle of downtown parking.

The free Light Up! Night Park & Ride Shuttle will operate on Light Up! Night, November 15.

White lights drape the city’s unique Spanish Colonial architecture and glow from the downtown sidewalks to the rooftops, over the Bridge of Lions, along historic buildings, public spaces, hotels, restaurants, and inns throughout approximately 20 blocks of the Nation’s Oldest City’s historic district.

The top two spots to visit for the best views and Nights of Lights selfies are:
1. The Plaza de la Constitución
Get the perfect holiday selfie in front of the Christmas tree in the center of the plaza.
2. The Bridge of Lions
Walk the bridge to gaze back at the sparkling reflection of the lights along the water.