Nights of Lights: History, Tradition, and Christmas Converge in America’s Oldest City

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Nights of Lights: History, Tradition, and Christmas Converge in America’s Oldest City
During St. Augustine's Nights of Lights celebration, millions of white bulbs are strung up around the city. The Lightner Museum downtown is one of the many must-see sights. Courtesy of FloridasHistoricCoast.com
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ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla.With horse-drawn carriage bells jingling, trolley tours weaving, Christmas music ringing, and tourists singing, America’s oldest city lures visitors from across the globe to a holiday celebration featuring more than 3 million white lights plus a hidden red one if you can spot it.
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Troy Myers
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Troy Myers is a regional reporter based in St. Augustine, Florida. His background includes breaking, criminal justice, and investigative writing for local news, producing on a national morning newscast in Washington, D.C., and working with an award-winning, weekly investigative news program. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his dog at the beach.