Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights 2008

The Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights is a weekend of holiday fun in both Old Town Alexandria and Washington, DC. On December 6, 2008, dozens of festively decorated pleasure boats will light up the sky along the Potomac River during the Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights. The parade begins at Alexandria's waterfront and culminates at Washington Harbour in Georgetown. There will be collection boxes for Toys for Tots at each location.

The Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights begins at the Alexandria marina behind the Torpedo Factory Art Center. See a map of Alexandria. Visitors can enjoy a holiday review featuring local school groups performing on the deck of the Chart House restaurant. Santa will arrive via boat to visit with children dockside at the gazebo and will be available for photos. Inside the Torpedo Factory Art Center, many artists will hold special holiday shows with gift items.

WTOP's Man About Town, Bob Madigan, will emcee the Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights. The parade follows a route that will take it to Washington Channel where another spectacular boat parade begins.

See Photos of the Holiday Boat Parade

Holiday Boat Parade Schedule:

Saturday, December 6, 2008 - Alexandria Harbor

4:00 to 6:00 p.m. - Festivities on the docks at the Alexandria Waterfront (music and entertainment)

4:15 p.m. - Santa arrives by boat - pictures with Santa for Kids and Canines

5:00 p.m. - Parade starts at the Washington Channel, Water St. off of Maine Avenue, Washington, DC

6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Parade at Alexandria Waterfront

This year, the public can take part in the parade itself by riding along on Capital Yacht Charter’s Celebrity. The Celebrity will also feature holiday wine tasting from many of the vintners in Maryland and Virginia and a dessert buffet. Tickets must be reserved in advance and are $65/per person – or $120 per couple.