Holidays in Alexandria, VA
Make Old Town Alexandria part of your holiday tradition.
Experience holiday magic on historic streets in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, located on the waterfront just minutes from Washington, D.C. and recognized by Oprah Daily as one of the Most Magical Christmas Towns Across the World. Feel transported by an old-fashioned sense of holiday wonder with a stroll along the King Street mile, like a real-life Dickens Village, complete with European flair.
Stroll among heated al fresco dining spots or duck into cozy Alexandria restaurants. Show your love for Alexandria’s dozens of independent boutiques that provide personal service and curated gift selections all season long.
Alexandria’s Biggest Holiday Weekend
Experience holiday magic on historic streets during Alexandria’s biggest holiday weekend, the perfect time to enjoy a winter weekend getaway from December 2 to 4, 2022. Bask in the warmth of time-honored festivities like the Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade, featuring a parade of Scottish clans and Scottie dogs, as well as the Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights sponsored by Amazon on the Potomac River. Enjoy several other festive happenings throughout the weekend.
Holiday Happenings and Events
$5 Parking Garages
Find $5 garage parking in Old Town on Saturdays and Sundays, and after 5 p.m. on weekdays, at the Courthouse Square Garage, 111 S. Pitt Street, and the Market Square Garage, 108 N. Fairfax Street.
Holiday Events
