The Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade is produced by. On Saturday, December 2, 2023, Alexandria celebrates its Scottish heritage with the iconic Scottish Christmas Walk Parade. 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. The one-mile-long parade starts at 11 a.m. at the intersection of Wolfe and St. Asaph streets, and travels north to Queen Street, then turns right (east toward the Potomac River) on Queen for three blocks, turns right on Fairfax Street, right on King Street and then concludes at the reviewing stand in front of City Hall (301 King Street).
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Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend Join Us December 1 & 2, 2023 Taste of Scotland, sponsored by The Goodhart Group December 1, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm Make your plans now to join us for an evening featuring a robust Scotch tasting menu, including a variety of Scotches direct from Scotland distilleries, and decadent catering. (Updated 9:35 p.m.) It was overcast and cool — the perfect weather for the Campagna Center's 52nd Scottish Christmas Walk Parade.. The parade is one of the most popular events in the city, bringing thousands of participants, including Irish dancers, historic reenactors and the City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums.It is considered the highlight of a weekend full of events. ALEXANDRIA, VA-During Alexandria's Biggest Holiday Weekend, celebrate the return of top signature events, including the 52 nd Annual Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade sponsored by Wegmans in historic Old Town Alexandria at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2023. James Cullum November 28, 2022 at 1:05pm Got your kilt ready? Alexandria's Scottish Christmas Walk weekend is back. Former City Councilwoman Del Pepper will take center stage as the grand Marshal of the 51st Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade.
Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade
Alexandria, VA - During Alexandria's Biggest Holiday Weekend, celebrate the return of top signature events, including the 52 nd Annual Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade sponsored by Wegmans in historic Old Town Alexandria at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2023. December 3, 2022 Save the date for the Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade: December 3, 2022 For more than 50 years, Campagna Center has celebrated Alexandria's Scottish heritage during the holiday season. Wednesday, November 8, 2023 During Alexandria's Biggest Holiday Weekend, celebrate the return of top signature events, including the 52nd Annual Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade in historic Old Town Alexandria at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. The parade is sponsored by Wegmans. Serving as the unofficial start of the holiday season, the Scottish Walk Weekend celebrates the Scottish heritage of Old Town Alexandria while benefiting Campagna Center programs that serve more than 2,000 children and families daily across the city.
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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 52nd Annual Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade. ALEXANDRIA, VA - The 52nd Annual Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade was sponsored by Wegmans in historic Old Town Alexandria at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Dozens of Scottish clans dressed in colorful tartans paraded through the streets of Old Town, joined by pipe and drum bands, as well as terriers and hounds, community groups and more.
The Scottish Christmas Walk includes a parade of local Scottish clans, pipe and drum bands and terriers and hounds. The weekend-long celebration also includes the already sold out and Taste of Scotland scotch tasting event on Friday. The Campagna Center's Scottish Christmas Walk A map of the Scottish Christmas Walk. (Courtesy image) Time: 11 a.m. The Christmas walk parade is scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Its route starts at S. St. Asaph and Wolfe streets and ends at Market Square, located at King and Royal streets. The boat parade of lights includes festivities that start long before the daylight fades.
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ALEXANDRIA, VA - Visit Alexandria, the city's tourism and marketing bureau, announced this afternoon (Aug. 30) that it has developed a new arrangement with Campagna Center for one of Alexandria's biggest and most loved parades. For 50 years, Campagna Center has organized the Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade. The Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade is produced by Visit Alexandria through a new partnership with Campagna Center and the City of Alexandria. Thank you to our sponsors Naborforce and the Scottish Government.
