Easter Parade 2026

The nation's second-oldest Easter Parade, St. Augustine's Parada de los Caballos y Coches (Parade of Horses and Carriages), has commemorated the Easter holiday every year since 1956. In 2026, St. Augustine celebrates the Easter parade's 69th anniversary on Saturday, April 4, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Spectators line the streets to watch the marching bands, floats, drill teams, the Royal Family, Imperial Storm Troopers, the Easter Bunny, and horses wearing their Easter hats. Trophies are presented to winners in four categories.

Each year, the Easter Parade is held on the Saturday of Easter weekend, beginning at 9:00 a.m. On Saturday, April 4, 2026, the parade steps off at the Old Jail Museum and heads south on San Marco Avenue and along the bayfront on Avenida Menendez. The route turns onto Cathedral Place, turns onto Cordova Street, and finishes at the Visitor Information Center.

The St. Augustine Royal Family will lead the parade, followed by their entourage, bands, locally made parade floats, pirates, and the Easter Bunny.

When: From 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 4, 2026

Where: The parade begins at the Old Jail Museum (167 San Marco Ave. in St. Augustine, Florida 32084) and heads south along the bayfront, up Cathedral Place, along Cordova, and finishes at the Visitor Information Center.

Those who want to participate in the parade can email the organizers. Find information about more Easter Week festivities in our Calendar of Events.

Road Closures

The following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. to accommodate the Easter Parade:

• San Marco Ave. south of San Carlos Ave.
• S. Castillo Dr./Avenida Menendez north of Bridge of Lions
• Cathedral Pl.
• Cordova St. north of King St.
• Orange St.
• W. Castillo Dr.
• St. George St. between King St. and Cathedral Pl. (closed all day)

Free Park-and-Ride Shuttle for 2026 Festivals

The City of St. Augustine provides a free park-and-ride shuttle service downtown during the peak spring break and festival season. 

For a no-cost, easy entry and exit from the Historic Downtown, use the free park-and-ride shuttles. The shuttle service starts at 11:00 a.m. on select Saturdays in March and April 2026, with an 8:00 a.m. start during the two parade days, March 14 and April 4, 2026.

Free parking is available at 198 & 212 West King Street, at the intersection of U.S. 1 and King Street—known as "Broudy's Lot." From there, shuttles run continuously until 9:00 p.m. each Saturday, dropping off and picking up people at the Visitor Information Center.

Paid parking is available at the downtown parking garage, next to Francis Field, on South Castillo Drive. Parking is available in the garage for cars displaying a handicap plate or placard. 

The full 2026 Park-and-Ride Shuttle Schedule

The start times of shuttle operation vary by date:

• Saturday, March 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 pm.
• Saturday, March 14, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (St. Patrick's Parade)
• Saturday, March 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Saturday, March 28, from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Saturday, April 4, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Easter Parade)

Photos by Jackie Hird Photography in St. Augustine.