The Memorial Day weekend marks the start of summer, as well as an opportunity to pay tribute to those who have bravely served our country. With this weekend brings a number of great events and opportunities for residents and tourists in St. Augustine, Florida! Keep reading to learn more about the events taking place near St. Augustine, FL for Memorial Day 2018.
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Celebrate Memorial Day 2018 in St. Augustine, FL!
The St. Augustine area offers a number of great events taking place over the Memorial Day weekend. Take advantage of the long weekend and check out everything the St. Augustine area has to offer residents and tourists!
- Changing of the Guard Ceremony
- On Saturday, May 26 (6:30 p.m.) the St. Augustine 1740 Spanish Garrison will perform the Changing of the Guard ceremony. The ceremony will take place at St. George Chapel in St. Augustine.
- Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Kid’s Celebrity Look-Alike Contest
- On Memorial Day (Monday, May 28), Ripley’s Believe It or Not! (19 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine) is hosting a Kid’s Celebrity Look-Alike Contest at 2 p.m. Participants that are 12 and under can enter to win in one of three categories: Female Celebrity, Male Celebrity or Political Figure. Winners in each category will receive a $100 gift card and a Ripley’s prize pack. All participants will receive free admission to Ripley’s Believe It or Not?
- X106.5’s BBQ featuring Dirty Heads and AWOLNATION
- X106.5 of Jacksonville is hosting a BBQ in St. Augustine featuring five of the hottest rock acts! The X106.5 BBQ is headlined by Dirty Heads and AWOLNATION and will feature guest appearances by Judah & the Lion, the Front Bottoms and AJR. The event takes place on Sunday, May 27 (4 p.m.) at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre (1340C A1A South St.). Tickets are available for $44 and $39 on the amphitheatre’s website.
- St. Augustine Outlets Memorial Day Clearance Sale
- The St. Augustine Outlet Mall (500 Outlet Mall Blvd) will offer a number of sales and more from May 25 – May 28. Check out all of your favorite brands, including H&M, Saks Fifth Avenue, Old Navy and more!
- St. Augustine Flea Market
- The St. Augstine Flea Market takes place at the St. Augustine’s Marketplace (2495 State Rd. 207) every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Did we miss something? Leave a comment below with your Memorial Day weekend plans near St. Augustine, FL!
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