Hundreds of Scottish clansmen will parade with their bagpipes through Old Town Alexandria during the Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend. The family-friendly holiday event is a traditional favorite of the Alexandria community, including a tour of historic homes, a children’s tea party and a Christmas Marketplace and Café.
The Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend is one of the largest fundraising activities for the Campagna Center, a non-profit organization that serves children and families in need in Alexandria, Virginia. Campagna Center programs include Alexandria Head Start and Early Head Start; Campagna Kids, the Campagna Learning Center - Arlandria Project; Wright to Read, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program and Building Better Futures.
All Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend events are held rain or shine and take place at the Campagna Center, 418 South Washington Street, Alexandria, Virginia unless stated otherwise.
Scottish Christmas Walk Parade
Hundreds of Scottish clansmen march through Old Town Alexandria with their bagpipes in a traditional holiday parade. Also participating are pipe and drum bands, Scottish dancers, re-enactment groups, Scottie dog groups, dignitaries and, of course, Santa Claus.- Date & Time: Saturday, December 1, 2007 at 10:30 a.m.
- Parade Route: Begins at the corner of Wilkes and South Pitt Streets and ends at Wolfe and South Saint Asaph Streets.See a map of Alexandria
A Christmas Marketplace and Heather and Greens Sales
Boutique style shopping offers unique holiday gifts and holiday decorations with a Scottish flair.- Dates and Times: Thursday, noon to 5 p.m.
Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (7 to 10:30 p.m. for Taste of Scotland guests only)
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Children's Tea Party
This special children’s event includes refreshments and storytelling about Plaid the Scottie Dog.- Date & Time: Thursday, November 29, 2007. 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
- Admission: $25 for parent and child. $10 for each additional guest.
Holiday Designer Tour of Homes
This special annual event features a tour of historic Old Town Alexandria homes decorated for the holidays by acclaimed interior designers and local florists.- Location: Select homes in Old Town, Alexandria
- Date & Time: Saturday, December 1, 2007. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Admission: Tickets are required. Advance Purchase- $25 At the Door-$30.
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