25th Annual Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights Event Slug:

When:
December 06,2025 – December 06,2025 all-day
Where:
Old Town Alexandria Waterfront
1A Prince Street, Alexandria, VA
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The 25th Annual Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights, sponsored by Amazon, returns to the historic Old Town Alexandria waterfront on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Dozens of brightly illuminated boats will cruise along the Potomac River, lighting up one mile of shoreline in a dazzling holiday display.

From 2:00 to 8:00 PM, visitors can enjoy dockside festivities at Waterfront Park, including a pop-up beer garden from Port City Brewing Company, delicious food, family-friendly activities, and more. The parade begins at 5:30 PM.

Produced by Visit Alexandria in collaboration with the City of Alexandria, City Cruises – Alexandria, and the Old Dominion Boat Club.

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