The Campagna Center
37th Annual Chrismas Walk Weekend. More than a Weekend ... An Alexandria Tradition

Weekend Events Calendar

Click here for a map of all Weekend events
Click here for Parade Information

Please note that, with the exception of the Parade and the Designer Tour of Homes, all events listed below will be held at the George Washington Masonic Memorial (101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria)

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.

The Walk Weekend Events, including Saturday's Parade and Home Tours are held rain or shine. In the event of severe weather on Saturday morning, please watch this site for additional information and/or contact The Campagna Center at (703) 548-0111 for a recorded message on any delays or cancellations. Remember, we are a hardy folk and if the streets are open, we plan to march!

Thursday, November 29

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10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Children's Concert

A new feature to the Walk Weekend, children will be entertained by the lively music of Al "Mr. AL" Rasso, a versatile entertainer and educator who has recorded twenty children’s albums. Tickets are required.

Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria

Cost: $5 per person

Purchase Children's Concert Tickets!

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Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Christmas Marketplace

Vendors sell unique, holiday gift wares in a boutique setting. Admission is free!

Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria

Café open during this time; food, beverages for purchase.

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Heather and Greens Sale

Try a touch of heather and greens to enhance your holiday decorations with a Scottish flair. Purchase fresh heather bundles or a variety of wreaths, garlands, flatwoods, paperwhites, and much more.

Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria

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3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Children's Gingerbread Tea

Santa will greet children at this special tea party along with children's author and Alexandria resident Leslie Young. Accompanying Ms. Young, will be the main character in her books, Plaid the Scottie dog. For a small fee, children can have their picture taken with Plaid and Santa.

Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria

Cost: $30 for one adult and child; $10 for all additional tickets

Tea tickets are sold out!

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7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Christmas Marketplace

Vendors sell unique, holiday gift wares in a boutique setting. Admission is free!

Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria

Café open during this time; food, beverages for purchase.

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Heather and Greens Sale

Try a touch of heather and greens to enhance your holiday decorations with a Scottish flair. Purchase fresh heather bundles or a variety of wreaths, garlands, flatwoods, paperwhites, and much more.

Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria

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8:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Celtic Concert

Celebrate the joy of the holiday season at the inaugural Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend Celtic Concert, presented by The Washington House & Sunrise of Alexandria. Including performances in the grand Masonic Memorial theatre by: Members of the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, TC Williams Chamber Choir, and Fynesound - a traditional five-member Scottish musical group.

Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria

Cost: $30 per ticket

Purchase Celtic Concert Tickets!

Friday, November 30

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10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Children's Concert

A new feature to the Walk Weekend, children will be entertained by the lively music of Al "Mr. AL" Rasso, a versatile entertainer and educator who has recorded twenty children’s albums. Tickets are required.

Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria

Cost: $5 per person

Purchase Children's Concert Tickets!

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10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Christmas Marketplace

Vendors sell unique, holiday gift wares in a boutique setting. Admission is free!

Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria

Café open during this time; food, beverages for purchase.

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Heather and Greens Sale

Try a touch of heather and greens to enhance your holiday decorations with a Scottish flair. Purchase fresh heather bundles or a variety of wreaths, garlands, flatwoods, paperwhites, and much more.

Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria

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7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Taste of Scotland Patron Hour Only

A Tasting featuring hard-to-find, rare scotches direct from Scotland distilleries. Attended by nearly 500 guests, including the Lord Provost of Dundee, Scotland. Event is for adults only.

Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria

Patron Ticket: $125

Regular Ticket: $75

Purchase Taste of Scotland Tickets!

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8:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Taste of Scotland

A Tasting featuring hard-to-find, rare scotches direct from Scotland distilleries. Attended by nearly 500 guests, including the Lord Provost of Dundee, Scotland. Event is for adults only.

Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria

Patron Ticket: $125

Regular Ticket: $75

Purchase Taste of Scotland Tickets!

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7:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Christmas Marketplace (Taste of Scotland guests only)

Vendors sell unique, holiday gift wares in a boutique setting. Admission is free!

Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria

Saturday, December 1

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10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Christmas Marketplace

Vendors sell unique, holiday gift wares in a boutique setting. Admission is free!

Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria

Café open during this time; food, beverages for purchase.

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Heather and Greens Sale

Try a touch of heather and greens to enhance your holiday decorations with a Scottish flair. Purchase fresh heather bundles or a variety of wreaths, garlands, flatwoods, paperwhites, and much more.

Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria

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11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Scottish Christmas Walk Parade

Grand Marshal: Senator and Mrs. John Warner

Over 100 Scottish Clans, pipe and drum bands, Scottish dancers, re-enactment groups, Scottie dog groups, dignitaries and, of course, Santa Claus will march through the streets of Old Town.

Route: Beginning at the corner of Wilkes and South Saint Asaph Streets in Old Town and ending at King and Royal Streets

Cost: No charge

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1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Massed Band Concert

Following the parade, the massed band concert takes place at King and Royal Streets in front of City Hall at Market Square.

Cost: No charge

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11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Holiday Designer Tour of Homes

Stroll through lovely homes dressed up for the holidays by acclaimed interior designers and local florists. Tour will be held rain or shine. Tickets are non-refundable. Sorry, no pets or children under the age of 12 are permitted on the tour. Additional details to follow.

Location: Select homes in Old Town, Alexandria:
315 South Pitt Street
118 South Fayette Street
206 Wolfe Street
112 Duke Street
28 Alexander Drive

Tickets required.

Advance Purchase: $25

Day-Of Purchase: $30 (may also be purchased at homes)

Purchase Home Tour Tickets!

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3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Children's Concert

A new feature to the Walk Weekend, children will be entertained by the lively music of Al "Mr. AL" Rasso, a versatile entertainer and educator who has recorded twenty children’s albums. Tickets are required.

Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria

Cost: $5 per person

Purchase Children's Concert Tickets!