24th Annual Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights

Old Town Alexandria’s historic waterfront will shine for the 24th Annual Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights sponsored by Amazon as dozens of brightly lit boats cruise along one mile of the Potomac River shoreline. Enjoy dockside festivities in Waterfront Park including a pop-up beer garden from Port City Brewing Company, food, activities and more. The parade is produced by Visit Alexandria in collaboration with the City of Alexandria, City Cruises – Alexandria and the Old Dominion Boat Club. Amazon is proud to sponsor the Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights and partner on such a beloved community event. Parade Start Time and Duration: The parade route stretches for one mile along <a href="https://visitalexandria.com/old-town/">Old Town Alexandria’s</a> waterfront. The Old Town North Waterfront offers the first glimpse of boats before they cruise to the Alexandria City Marina/ Waterfront Park and continue south to end at Ford’s Landing Park near the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. The parade begins at 5:30 p.m. and its duration can vary from 30 minutes to one hour. *Please note that the above times are subject to change based on cruising speeds, river conditions and total participants. Parade Viewing Areas: The parade stretches for one mile along <a href="https://visitalexandria.com/things-to-do/waterfront-activities/">Old Town Alexandria’s waterfront</a>. Please note there is limited visibility within the Alexandria City Marina (0 Cameron St.) while the following parks offer a more comfortable, less crowded viewing experience. Visitors can also watch the parade on the water with City Cruises – Alexandria’s <a href="https://www.cityexperiences.com/washington-dc/city-cruises/sightseeing-tours/holiday-boat-parade-of-lights/">Holiday Boat Parade of Lights tour</a>.<ul><li><a href="https://www.canalcenterevents.com/">Canal Center Plaza</a>, (11 Canal Center Plaza)</li><li><a href="https://www.alexandriava.gov/parks/location/rivergate-city-park">Rivergate City Park</a>, (2 Montgomery St.)</li><li><a href="https://www.alexandriava.gov/parks/location/oronoco-bay-park">Oronoco Bay Park</a>, (100 Madison St.)</li><li><a href="https://www.alexandriava.gov/parks/location/founders-park">Founders Park</a>, 351 North Union Street</li><li><a href="https://www.alexandriava.gov/Marina">Alexandria City Marina</a>, 0 Cameron Street</li><li><a href="https://www.alexandriava.gov/parks/location/waterfront-park">Waterfront Park</a>, 1 King Street and 1A Prince Street</li><li><a href="https://www.alexandriava.gov/parks/location/point-lumley-park">Point Lumley Park</a>, 1 Duke Street</li><li><a href="https://www.robinsonlanding.com/">Robinson Landing</a>, 7 Pioneer Way</li><li><a href="https://www.alexandriava.gov/parks/location/windmill-hill-park">Windmill Hill Park</a>, 501 South Union Street</li><li><a href="https://www.alexandriava.gov/parks/location/shipyard-park">Shipyard/Harborside Park</a>, 1 Wilkes Street</li><li><a href="https://www.alexandriava.gov/parks/location/fords-landing-city-park">Ford’s Landing City Park</a>, 99 Franklin Street</li></ul>Photo Credit | Evan Machio

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