Come take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season as you stroll under a canopy of twinkling lights that shine above brick-lined streets. Discover why Travel + Leisure readers named Alexandria one of the Best Cities in the U.S. 2022. Enjoy warm drinks in cozy cafes and pubs and unforgettable meals in independent restaurants. Stroll historic streets and step inside dozens of locally owned boutiques that welcome you with greenery at their doorsteps.
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December 2-4, 2022
Alexandria’s Biggest Holiday Weekend
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Experience holiday magic on historic streets in Old Town Alexandria, located just minutes from Washington, D.C. Alexandria’s biggest holiday weekend takes place December 2 to 4, 2022, making it the perfect time to enjoy a winter weekend getaway and experience the destination Condé Nast Traveler named one of the Best U.S. Cities to Visit at Christmas and Oprah Daily called one of the Most Magical Christmas Towns Across the World. Bask in the warmth of time-honored festivities like the 51st Annual Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade, featuring a parade of Scottish clans and Scottie dogs, as well as the 22nd Annual Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights sponsored by Amazon on the Potomac River. Enjoy more festive happenings throughout the weekend.
51st Annual Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade
Alexandria was founded in 1749 by Scottish merchants and was named after Scotsman John Alexander who owned the land that became Alexandria. Today, the city continues celebrating its heritage with the iconic Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 11 a.m. Dozens of Scottish clans dressed in colorful tartans parade through the streets of Old Town, joined by pipe and drum bands from around the region, as well as terriers and hounds.
22nd Annual Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights sponsored by Amazon
Old Town Alexandria’s historic waterfront will shine for the 22nd Annual Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights sponsored by Amazon at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 3, 2022, as more than 50 brightly lit boats cruise along one mile of the Potomac River shoreline. Enjoy dockside festivities starting at 2 p.m. in Waterfront Park including a pop-up beer garden from Port City Brewing Company and much more.
