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Nov
28
to Dec 28

WALKING LIGHT TOUR: "Garden of Lights" @ Legacy of the Lakes Gardens, Alexandria

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EVENT LINK: https://explorealex.com/christmas-in-alex/

FEE: Free*

Garden of Lights—Walking Light Tour

Fridays-Sundays from 5-8 pm 
(including Christmas Eve & Day)
At Legacy of the Lakes Gardens

The Garden of Lights is a community walk-through light display made possible by donations from local businesses and organizations such as YOU! 

*No charge - however, freewill donations will be accepted to grow the event in coming years. 

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Nov
28
5:30 PM17:30

HOLIDAY PARADE: "Lights on Broadway" @ Downtown Alexandria

EVENT LINK: https://explorealex.com/christmas-in-alex/

FEE: Free

Lights on Broadway—Holiday Parade

Friday, November 28 at 5:30 pm
Parade route will run from 4th Avenue to 8th Avenue
BROADCAST coverage of the parade will be available on the 
Voice of Alexandria YouTube page.  
Thanks to Leighton MediaGardonville Cooperative and the Andria Theatre.

Event Details

In 2022, we held the first annual Light Up Broadway holiday light parade with more than 50 entries.

  • Anyone can enter - only rule is to "light it up!"

  • No charge to enter - just send email of intent with contact name, email address and phone number to christmasinalex@gmail.com

Prizes

Thanks to contributions from the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Merchants Association and Explore Alexandria Tourism, prizes will be awarded for:

  • Most Creative ($200 in Chamber Bucks)

  • Brightest Lights ($200 in Downtown Dollars)

  • Most Christmas Spirit ($100 Chamber Bucks + $100 in Downtown Dollars)

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