Time: Saturday March 8 at 10:00 AM (Celtic Festival Opening Day)
Where: Downtown St Augustine
The Parade marches to huge crowds all around downtown St. Augustine!
The parade finishes at the festival site on Francis Field.
You won’t want to miss it!
Click to open Parade Route PDF
Presented by: Romanza-St. Augustine, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
2025 PARADE REGISTRATION BEGINS JANUARY 15
$75 for Commercial or Non-Commercial Group Entry
Accredited K-12 Schools or College Groups Admitted FREE but must still register
If you have questions, please contact: [email protected]
Please see Parade Rules below.
2025 PROFESSIONAL PIPES & DRUMS BANDS
City of St. Augustine Pipes & Drums
Daytona Beach Pipes & Drums
JFRD Pipes & Drums
Rosie O’Grady’s Highlanders Pipes & Drums
2025 PARADE ANNOUNCER:
Jessica Clark, Emmy award-winning news anchor and reporter for First Coast News
2025 PARADE JUDGES:
Davey Hartzel, co-host of the 904NOW
Amy Hendrickson, award-winning local musician
Dr. Roger Smith, history professor at the University of Florida and Director of the St. Augustine History Festival
Renee Unsworth, photographer, social media manager and founder of TotallyStAugustine.com
Doug Murr, owner/operator of the Dog Rose Brewing Company
THE 2025 PARADE GRAND MARSHAL
KAY BURTIN
and
THE ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION, celebrating their 100th anniversary
Founded on January 18, 1924, the St. Augustine Art Association holds the distinction of being the 13th oldest continually operating art association in the United States. What began as a small group of creatives meeting in the Ximenez-Fatio House has grown into an artistic haven, fulfilling a pivotal role in supporting and promoting the arts in our community.
The association’s outreach initiatives extend their artistic influence to various groups, including the blind, community businesses, elder groups, and local public-school students. Located in the heart of Downtown’s Historic District, the association’s gallery is open year-round and free to the public. This dedication ensures that all individuals can experience and appreciate the rich artistic heritage preserved within its walls.
Recognized as the epicenter of the local visual art community, the St. Augustine Art Association plays a pivotal role in supporting artistic excellence. Through exhibitions, educational programs, and outreach, it contributes to the cultural vibrancy of the region.
Kay Burtin’s Contributions:
Kay goes above and beyond to better her community in St. Augustine. She took over as Administrator of the Art Association in 1989 with a checking balance of $412.93 and a building in severe disrepair. When the Association couldn’t pay the bills, Kay dipped into her own pocket to keep the organization afloat. She established the Art Association’s Permanent Collection (which has grown to over 500 pieces), facilitated the “Colonial Folk Art & Crafts Fair” in 1988, started the STAAA newsletter in 1989, and so much more. The late Dr. Robert (Bob) Ellert remarked, “I can only say that she was the life’s blood. She was the one who kept the Art Association together through the years.”
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