Holiday Events In Alexandria: Scottish Christmas Walk, Boat Parade, Tree Lightings

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria is arguably one of the best places to spend the holiday season, not just within the D.C. region.

The city had been named one of the best Christmas towns in the world by Oprah Magazine and has earned similar accolades from other publications like Travel + Leisure. It's no surprise given the city's many holiday events, trees adorned with twinkling lights along King Street in Old Town and the plentiful independent boutiques to shop for gifts.

One of the highlights is the double parade weekend on Dec. 6 with the Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade and Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights.

As the holiday season approaches, here is the lineup of holiday events to help residents and visitors prepare. Events will kick off in mid-November and continue through December. If you know of other events to add to this list, send an email to oldtownalexandria@patch.com.

Nov. 15-Dec. 30: Ice & Lights Winter Village at Cameron Run Regional Park

Nov. 22: Alexandria Annual Holiday Tree Lighting

Nov. 27: Alexandria Turkey Trot

Nov. 28: Plaid Friday - Alexandria's Small Business Black Friday

Nov. 28-29, 12-13, 19, 22-23: Mount Vernon by Candlelight

Nov. 29: Holiday Maker's Market at Port City Brewing Company

Nov. 29: Small Business Saturday

Joy on the Avenue pop-up bar (opening to be announced)

Dec. 3-Feb. 15: Winter Wonderland Igloos at King & Rye

Dec. 4: Ice & Lights Winter Ice Skating Party and Ribbon Cutting with Mayor Gaskins

Dec. 5-21: Del Ray Artisans Holiday Market

Dec. 6: Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade

Dec. 6: Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights

Dec. 6: Holiday Concert: Alexandria Baroque

Dec. 7: Del Ray Holiday Season Kick-Off

Dec. 7: Old Town Gingerbread Decorating

Dec. 7: Holiday Makers' Market

Dec. 11: Del Ray Holiday Sip and Shop

Dec. 12: Very Merry ALX Jazz Fest at the Masonic Memorial

Dec. 13: Old Town Alexandria Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Show

Dec. 13: Del Ray Holiday Candy Cane Bar Crawl

Dec. 13: Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market

Dec. 13:Winter Crafts & Carols

Dec. 13: Christmas in Camp

Dec. 13: Habari Gani

Dec. 14: Old Town North Farmers Market Holiday Market

Dec. 20-21: Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon

Dec. 20: The Official Christmas Bar Crawl - Alexandria

Dec. 24: 40th Annual Waterskiing Santa

Dec. 31: First Night Alexandria