Saturday, December 3, 2022
Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights
Sponsored by Amazon
Sponsored by Amazon
Part of Alexandria’s Biggest Holiday Weekend
December 3, 2022
Parade starts at 5:30 p.m.
Dockside festivities start at 2 p.m.
Old Town Alexandria Waterfront
Old Town Alexandria’s historic waterfront will shine for the 22nd Annual Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights sponsored by Amazon as dozens of brightly lit boats cruise along one mile of the Potomac River shoreline. Enjoy dockside festivities in Waterfront Park including a pop-up beer garden from Port City Brewing Company, food, activities and more.
The parade is produced by Visit Alexandria in collaboration with the City of Alexandria, City Cruises Anchored by Hornblower and the Old Dominion Boat Club. Amazon is proud to sponsor the Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights and partner on such a beloved community event.
Boaters: Register Now
Boaters may register here. Limited spots may fill up before the November 14 deadline. Questions? Contact [email protected].
Parade Details
Parade Start Time and Duration: The parade begins at the Alexandria City Marina at 5:30 p.m. and can be viewed in public parks along Alexandria’s waterfront. Plan to arrive early and allow plenty of time to get to your parade viewing site to ensure that you don’t miss the parade.
*Please note the duration of the parade can vary from 30 minutes to an hour based on total participants, cruising speeds and river conditions.
Parade Viewing Areas: The parade stretches for one mile along Old Town Alexandria’s waterfront. Please note there is limited visibility within the Alexandria City Marina (0 Cameron St.) while parks offer a more comfortable, less crowded viewing experience.
- Founders Park, 351 North Union Street
- Alexandria City Marina, 0 Cameron Street
- Waterfront Park, 1 King Street and 1A Prince Street
- Point Lumley Park, 1 Duke Street
- Robinson Landing, 7 Pioneer Way
- Windmill Hill Park, 501 South Union Street
- Shipyard/Harborside Park, 1 Wilkes Street
- Ford’s Landing City Park, 99 Franklin Street
Getting Here
The parade is accessible via Metrorail (blue line), bus, Lyft, Uber, taxi, Capital Bikeshare and more. If on King Street, hop on the free King Street Trolley to the end of the line at Market Square and walk to viewing points along the waterfront.
Parking garages closest to the waterfront fill up in advance of the event, and street closures near the waterfront are often in effect based on the high volume of traffic.
