Get ready to embrace the spirit of community and family fun in St. Johns County. In partnership with the West Augustine Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), St. Johns County is slated to hold the 2025 West Augustine CRA Easter Parade on Sunday, April 20, between 4 and 5:30 p.m. Anticipated to draw a crowd of 1,000 to 1,500, this year's parade aims to offer a glimpse of the area's vibrant community life, including marchers, floats, and various local groups and organizations.
The parade is set to commence at the New St. James Missionary Baptist Church and will make its way west along West King Street before wrapping up at Collier-Blocker-Puryear Park. To make this event as safe and enjoyable as possible, the county will start temporary road closures and detours at about 3 p.m., according to the St. Johns County official website. Motorists should plan to adjust their itineraries accordingly and adhere strictly to the delineated diversions and signage.
Following the procession, attendees can look forward to a youth talent show at Collier-Blocker-Puryear Park. To ensure everything goes smoothly, there will be support from the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office deputies and volunteers, who are ready to help manage the crowd and provide guidance as needed.
Marching bands, decorative floats, community organizations, and public safety vehicles are set to take the streets, providing entertainment and a sense of togetherness for those in attendance. "The event will feature marching bands, decorative floats, local organizations, public safety vehicles, and community groups," as reported on the official parade announcement on the St. Johns County website. Keeping the community's well-being in focus, St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, St. Johns County Fire Rescue, and West Augustine CRA volunteers will all be there to help out, especially to manage traffic and assist parade participants.
