During the annual Noche de Gala parade in February along St. George Street in St. Augustine, you will be delighted to see people dressed up in all kinds of vibrant 16th century Spanish costumes. The atmosphere and sounds are electric. Most exciting are the huge papier-mâché heads called cabezudos. Apparently, each one represents a historic Spanish person from literature. This event celebrates the birthday in 1519 of the city’s founder, Pedro Menéndez. The fabulous tradition dates back centuries.
