We survived St. Augustine's 450th birthday party—and what a party it was.
In 2015, America's Ancient City celebrated 450 years since its founding in 1565. The celebration brought residents and visitors together for several days of music, ceremonies, history and special events throughout the city.
For those of us driving taxis, major celebrations like this look a little different from behind the wheel.
More visitors mean packed hotels, crowded restaurants, busy streets and plenty of people looking for transportation. It was another reminder that St. Augustine may be an old city, but it certainly knows how to throw a party.
The 450th celebration was also part of a remarkable period for St. Augustine. Major concerts and events were bringing national attention to the city, including the Mumford & Sons Gentlemen of the Road Stopover during the broader 450th Commemoration period.
After the birthday celebration, our attention turned toward another St. Augustine tradition: Nights of Lights.
When major events come to the Ancient City, our advice remains much the same today as it was then: plan ahead. Reserve your accommodations early, make restaurant plans, expect traffic and think about transportation before everyone else has the same idea.
St. Augustine has been welcoming visitors for centuries.
Abraxi Taxi hasn't been around quite that long—but we've certainly driven through some memorable celebrations.
Abraxi Taxiom: In a 450-year-old city, even the traffic has history.
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