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Alexandria gearing up for annual holiday parades [Video]

The 53rd annual Scottish Christmas Walk Parade and the 24th annual Holiday Boat Parade of Lights kick off on Saturday.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Alexandria is getting into the festive spirit as it kicks off the ‘biggest holiday weekend’.

On Saturday, December 7, visitors can attend the 53rd Annual Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade, which will feature Scottish clans and Scottie dogs, and then the 24th Annual Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights once the sun goes down.

“So excited. It’s a huge day in Alexandria. And you know all season long, it really is a wonderful place. You can be transported by a sense of holiday wonder,” SVP of Communications for Visit Alexandria, Claire Mouledoux said. “Old Town is like a European Christmas village throughout the holiday season and Southern Living has even said it’s like a hallmark Christmas movie here. But this weekend is huge and we’re excited about …

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