Delegation cannot attend Menendez Gala
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Publication Date: 02/22/08
A delegation from Aviles, Spain will not attend St. Augustine's Pedro Menendez Gala, breaking a tradition for the annual event.
The city of St. Augustine has held the gala for years, and part of the event is to maintain a relationship with St. Augustine's sister city, Aviles. This year, no Aviles' governmental officials can attend because Spain's prime minister candidates are visiting at the time of the gala, said Paul Williamson, St. Augustine public affairs director.
The gala is a 16th century-themed masked ball to celebrate the birthday of Don Pedro Menendez. The event is this Saturday and it is held at the Lightner Museum. The ball is a held to benefit the city's historic preservation program.
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