The annual ‘Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk‘ parade is one of the most iconic events in the DMV area around the holidays, ranking alongside some of the best seasonal events in the area, like the Middleburg Christmas Parade or the several iconic Christmas Markets you can find across the District.
This will be the 54th annual edition of Alexandria’s iconic event and is one of the headlining activations taking place during the city’s biggest holiday weekend!
When is the 2025 Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade?
The 54th annual Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk parade is going to take place this Saturday, December 6th, from 11 am to 1 pm!
The parade is just one of many events around Old Town Alexandria throughout the day as the city’s most festive weekend of the holiday season kicks off.
What is the parade route?
The parade route, which you can see below, is set to begin at 11 am at the corner of Wolfe Street & Saint Asaph Street and ultimately ends at 1 pm on the corner of King Street & Pitt Street.
Road closure information
You can find information on the road closures around Old Town Alexandria for this Saturday in the diagram below, which highlights not only the road closures stemming from both the Scottish Christmas Walk Parade in the morning and the Holiday Boat Parade of Lights happening by the waterfront in the evening!
What you can expect at the Scottish Christmas Walk Parade
The parade is a very popular event, so viewing space along the parade route fills up quickly, which means that you’ll want to get there early, before 11 am, if you want to get a good spot!
The parade will feature dozens of Scottish clans sporting their own unique tartans, pipe and drum bands, terriers and hounds, and, of course, local community groups, among other things.