Florida's Historic Coast Calendar of Events Nights of Lights Nov 2018-Jan 2019 | Page 28

December 1
Miracles: Messiah Favorites and Carols of Mystery
at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
University of North Florida Chorale and Chamber Singers present
Miracles: Messiah Favorites and Carols of Mystery. Combining
selections from Handel’s Messiah interspersed with three settings of
the famous O Magnum Mysterium Text. Doors open at 2 p.m., and the
performance is at 3 p.m. Admission is $20 and $10. 1050 A1A North,
Ponte Vedra Beach 904-209-0367 www.pvconcerthall.com
December 1
Palm Valley Boat Parade
The Palm Valley Boat Parade takes place in Ponte Vedra Beach and
is an annual tradition of lighted boats to celebrate the holiday season.
The parade route is seven miles of the Intracoastal in Palm Valley.
The parade begins at 6 p.m. one mile south of the Palm Valley Bridge
and travels north. Visit the website for viewing areas. 904-814-0988
www.palmvalleyboatparade.com
December 1-2
Rails to Trails Festival
Hosted by SEA (Spuds/Elkton/Armstrong) Community Help Resource
Center, this festival at Armstrong Park is a celebration of our Gullah
Geechee heritage and features cultural arts and crafts, food vendors,
historical films, heritage corridor discussions, live music and a
bike ride. The free event starts at noon on Saturday and 2 p.m. on
Sunday. The bike ride begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday.
4950 Harvey Ave., Elkton 904-806-3939 www.seachrc.org
December 1, 7&8, 14&15, 21&22, and 28&29
Tree Lighting Under the Sea at the St. Augustine Aquarium
The St. Augustine Aquarium is hosting tree lighting under the sea in the
Florida reef every Friday and Saturday night in December. Santa and
the mermaids will decorate the underwater tree with lights, and there
will be caroling, hot chocolate, cookies, story reading, Santa and more.
The event is from 5-8 p.m. Visit the website for admission information.
2045 S.R. 16, St. Augustine 904-429-9777 www.saaquarium.com
December 1-31
Polar Express at IMAX Theater at World Golf Hall of Fame
A young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on
the Polar Express. During his adventure he learns about friendship,
bravery and the spirit of Christmas. This film is showing at the IMAX
Theater at World Golf Hall of Fame through December. Visit the
website for show times and ticket pricing. One World Golf Pl.,
St. Augustine 904-940-4123 www.worldgolfimax.com
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