Traffic Impacts Expected For 2 Holiday Parades In Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Expect busier traffic than usual in Old Town as two holiday parades are scheduled on Saturday, Dec. 7. The Scottish Christmas Walk Parade is scheduled for 11 a.m., while the Holiday Boat Parade of Lights will kick off at 5:30 p.m. on the waterfront.

The 49th annual Scottish Christmas Walk Parade starts on St. Asaph Street at Wolfe Street, turns right on Queen Street, right on North Fairfax Street and concludes on King Street at Market Square. Alexandria Police say there will be congestion on streets east of Washington Street from Gibbon Street to Princess St between 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The 20th annual Holiday Boat Parade of Lights won't require any road closures, but police expect extra vehicular and foot traffic. Drivers should be aware of extra parking and traffic congestion around King and Union Streets near the waterfront.

Between the boat parade, spectators can enjoy festivities at Waterfront Park from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Viewing areas for the boat parade will be Founders Park (351 N. Union Street), Alexandria City Marina (0 Cameron Street), Waterfront Park (1 King Street and 1A Prince Street), Point Lumley Park (1 Duke Street), Shipyard/Harborside Park (1 Wilkes Street), Windmill Hill Park (501 S. Union Street) and Ford's Landing Park (99 Franklin Street).

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