I've been living in Northern Virginia my entire life.  Somehow, the Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend and Parade had never made it on to my radar.  Thank goodness my friend Susan Haughton knows all that's happening in Old Town Alexandria.  Please leave your comments with her original post.

Via Susan Haughton OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA REALTOR® (Long & Foster REALTORS® OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA):

Scottish Christmas WalkWhen I say this is one of the highlights of the Christmas season for me, I totally mean it.  Even before I lived in ALEXANDRIA, I was making the trip up for the SCOTTISH CHRISTMAS WALK WEEKEND AND PARADE.  And it truly kicks off Christmas for me in a big way - and with an annual attendance of nearly 30,000 folks, I'd say I'm far from alone in my love of this event. 

Some of the events include a Christmas Marketplace, a Heather and Greens Sale, Children's Tea Party, the Taste of Scotland and of course, everyone's favorite Holiday Designer Tour of Homes.  (Yes, this is everyone's big chance to actually go inside some of those gorgeous historic homes we always wonder about when we are wandering around OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA, eyeing their beautiful Christmas decorations).

Scottish bagpipe playerAs some of you know, ALEXANDRIA VA has a rich Scottish heritage and it is this weekend that really brings it all home.  There will be more than 100 Scottish clans dressed in tartans and playing bagpipes, history re-enactors, antique cars and, of course, Santa.

While seeing hundreds of men in skirts kilts is always a thrill, the biggest crowd pleasers are simply The DOGS.  In this canine-centric city, the adorable, wonderful Scotties and West Highland Terriers are simply the parade's highlight.  They are quite the sight in their kilts and Christmas sweaters. 

So, if you're around the weekend of December 3 - 4, make plans to head to OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA'S premiere Christmas event. It's the best place to be for getting into the holiday spirit!

 


CHRISTMAS WALK WEEKEND AND CHRISTMAS PARADE OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA

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