The Campagna Center
39th Annual Christmas Walk Weekend. More than a Weekend ... An Alexandria Tradition
 

THE 39th SCOTTISH CHRISTMAS WALK WEEKEND WILL BE HELD DECEMBER 4 - 5, 2009.


More Than A Weekend… An Alexandria Tradition

In their 39th year as host of the Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend, The Campagna Center is proud to launch Alexandria’s holiday season with the fresh scent of heather and the festive melody of bagpipes throughout the quaint streets of Old Town.

The Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend events, with the exception of the Parade and the Holiday Designer Tour of Homes, will be held at the George Washington Masonic Memorial. The Memorial is located at 101 Callahan Drive (at the intersection of King & Callahan) in Alexandria. Events held at the Memorial include:

What better than a city rich in Scottish heritage to be the gathering site for clans and pipe and drum bands from far and near with their faithful companions, the terriers and hounds. The St. Andrew's Society of Washington, D.C. partners with The Campagna Center and the city of Alexandria to sponsor the annual parade complete with over 100 clans dressed in their colorful tartans. Click here to purchase various Campagna Center tartan products and literature that honor and celebrate Scottish culture.

Consistently ranked by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of the top 20 events in the South, the Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend draws nearly 30,000 individuals and families to the Parade. Tourists travel from throughout the Mid-Atlantic region to participate in this celebrated community event. If you need hotel accomodations during your visit to Alexandria, please visit the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Bureau website for a list of area hotels.

About The Campagna Center

The Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend is one of the largest fundraising activities for The Campagna Center. The Campagna Center's programs help children in Alexandria arrive at school ready to learn and ensure they are academically successful at each grade level.

These programs—which serve more than 1,500 children and their families daily—include:

To learn more about The Campagna Center, visit www.campagnacenter.org