By: British Night Watch | Old City Design Studio

British Night Watch | Old City Design Studio — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 01:55:37 +0000

[…] British Night Watch Parade in The City of Saint Augustine to be held on Saturday Evening, The 4th of December 2010 8 o’clock PM Starting at Government House, at West End of the Plaza, looping through Downtown St. Augustine to the City Gates, and returning to the Plaza. Loyal Citizens are asked to Partake of this Merriment, bearing Candles or Lanterns to light their way, making merry with Good Company. The Parade shall conclude at Government House with Muskets firing Volleys of Joy, and Christmas Caroling in the Plaza. In early December of each year, historic St. Augustine celebrates its brief 18th Century British occupation during the annual British Nightwatch and Grande Illumination. The event draws thousands to the streets of Florida’s ancient city that is already aglow with millions of tiny white lights for its Nights of Lights celebration. Parade Route Information The Grande Illumination – British Night Watch Parade will begin at the Plaza, in front of Government House, at 8:00 PM. The Parade will leave St. George Street in front of Government House, heading south across King St. to march down St. George to turn left on Cadiz St. to march down to tune left on Aviles St. Then down Aviles St. back to King, around the Plaza to Cathedral, then right onto St. George Street. Marching down to left on Hypolita St., right onto Spanish St. down to Orange, where we turn right & march to the City Gates, were we march through and back down St. George Street back to Government House The BEST place to be for the parade if you are a spectator is in the Plaza, and plan to be in place around 7:30 PM to get a good spot. Once the parade gets started you may follow behind if you wish. The Tradition is to carry a candle or lantern as part of the parade. Candles will be available for a small donation. Friday: 3rd December 2010 4:00 PM Opening Ceremony – Arrival in St. Augustine of the 3 captured Signers of the Declaration of Independence, to be imprisoned at Fort St. Marks. Venues: Plaza de la Constitution, Government House, City Gates and St. George Street. Description: 3 signers of the Declaration of Independence are shipped to St. Augustine for imprisonment. The Town reacts, order is maintained, and the signers may get the keys to the city ~ or thrown in jail! Townsfolk will retreat into the British Camp & the Soldiers will advise the crowd of the British Night Watch weekend festivities. Saturday: 4th December 2010 9:00 – British Encampment opens to the public. Venue: Various locations in the Spanish Quarter Museum ALL DAY: The Market Square Comes to Life! Venue: Various locations in the Spanish Quarter Museum, focused on De Mesa yard. Description: The Market Square will interpret a busy Market Day in Colonial St. Augustine, with professional entertainers such as Signora Bella, whose hour long shows captivate audiences throughout the country; numerous authentic Sutlers working to help the soldiers spend their pay; various musicians performing on 18th Century instruments; Children’s Games; The Recruiting Sergeant; And numerous Historians and Performers mingling with the visitors both as historical personas, and interpreters to answer questions. 10:00 AM Lecture with Q&A Venue: Government House Description: “On being an Officer in His Majesty’s Service” 11:00 AM. Musical Performance- Pooka Venue: Isabella’s Garden, across from the Columbia Restaurant Description: Enjoy the merriment that is POOKA, in a special performance after the Christmas Parade 11:30 AM– Fife & Drum Corps Performance Venue: De Mesa Yard, Spanish Quarter Museum Description: The massed Fifes and Drums perform, with public interpretation, explanations, and answers Noon –Signora Bella Venue- De Mesa yard, Spanish Quarter Museum Description: Signora Bella brings to life the tradition of the traveling performers of earlier centuries. She has performed at both Williamsburg and Mount Vernon, amongst her many venues. 12:45 PM – Parade of Fashion Venue: On stage in the British Encampment Description: An entertaining look at correct fashion, fashion mistakes, and clothing in general of both men and women in British St. Augustine. 1:30 PM –Signora Bella Venue- De Mesa yard, Spanish Quarter Museum Description: Signora Bella brings to life the tradition of the traveling performers of earlier centuries. She has performed at both Williamsburg and Mount Vernon, amongst her many venues. 2:00 PM. Musical Performance- Pooka Venue: Isabella’s Garden, across from the Columbia Restaurant Description: Enjoy the merriment that is POOKA 2:00 P.M.- Military Review and Pay Call Venue: Government House, St. George Street, and Plaza de la Constitucion Description: It’s Payday for the troops in St. Augustine! Learn how the military pay worked, with full interpretation. Observe as the troops are reviewed by the Governor, and enjoy the Pomp and Circumstance of a formal Trooping of the Colors. 3:00 P.M. –Signora Bella Venue- De Mesa yard, Spanish Quarter Museum Description: Signora Bella brings to life the tradition of the traveling performers of earlier centuries. She has performed at both Williamsburg and Mount Vernon, amongst her many venues 4:00 P.M. Music and Country Dance Venue- Isabella’s Garden, across from the Columbia Restaurant Description: Dances Called by Rick Haven, and Music by Pooka 4:00 – Military Court Marshal and Hanging Venue- British Encampment, Spanish Quarter Museum Description: Crime and Punishment in the British Military of the 18th Century is detailed before our jury of volunteer visitors to camp. After a fair trial, with all evidence presented to the jury, the prisoner will be executed, pending appeal. 7:00 PM – Fife & Drum Corps Appetizer Concert Venue: St. George St. at Government House, by the Plaza 7:00 P.M. Candles for a donation Venue: Lawn of the Basilica Cathedral Description: Participants will have candles for modest sale for those that desire to carry a light in the Parade 7:30 P.M. – Head to the Plaza to get a good viewing place for the British Night Watch Parade 8:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. The Grande Illumination~British Night Watch Parade Venue: The Plaza, Government House, St. George Street & back to the Plaza Description: The only Public Participation Parade outside of Mardi Gras! Follow the troops with candles and lanterns as they close the town for the evening in a festive manner for the Holidays. After the parade- Caroling in the Plaza Sunday: 5th December 2010 9:00 AM-18th Century Anglican stack the Drum Church Service Venue: British Encampment, Spanish Quarter Museum Description: An actual Church Service, performed by an Anglican Priest. Following historic sermons and prayer books, be prepared to experience religion in the late 18th century. […]

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