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26th Annual Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights

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12/05/2026

5:30 PM

Free

Old Town Alexandria Waterfront at Waterfront Park

1 Prince St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

Alexandria Historical District

๐ŸŽˆ The Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights sends dozens of illuminated boats down a mile of the Potomac along Old Town's waterfront. Watch from Waterfront Park, where Port City Brewing runs a pop-up beer garden alongside food and other activities. Saturday 12/5. Free.

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