Dog Events in St. Augustine Beach, FL

Leashed dogs are welcome at this annual holiday parade that features floats, marching bands, cars, horses and the arrival of Santa! The parade starts by the Mission Nombre de Dios off San Marco Avenue and continues through the downtown streets of historic St. Augustine.

BringFido along to watch this annual event! This annual holiday tradition features boats decorated with brilliant lighted displays. The regatta will light up St. Augustine’s Matanzas Bay between the Bridge of Lions and Castillo de San Marcos.

Leashed dogs are welcome aboard an open-air electric golf cart through St Augustine's historic district. This dog-friendly experience runs nightly during the Nights of Lights season (Nov 15, 2025 – Jan 11, 2026), with a meeting point at Cordova Street Departure. Tours occur from early evening into late night, offering holiday light viewing with commentary. Please let the tour company know if you'll be bringing a pet on a shared tour, so that they can notify other guests. If you have a large dog who takes up an entire seat please contact in advance to book the correct seats needed.

Nights of Lights has been listed among the top 10 holiday light displays in the world by National Geographic. The event features millions of tiny white lights that create a magical atmosphere in the Nation’s Oldest City, and it's free of charge. Dogs are welcome to tour the town with their owners.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this annual event that features a variety of activities and attractions, including fresh strawberries, arts and crafts, pie eating contests, live music, photo ops, lawn games, rock painting, and more!