Here’s a list of things you can do in the greater Washington DC area during the holiday season . These are the best events and attractions during the holidays in the Nation’s Capital.
City of Alexandria’s Tree Lighting Ceremony
(November 27; 7p.m.-9 p.m.; Historic Market Square; Old Town Alexandria, Virginia)
The mayor of Alexandra as well as Santa Claus will be present for this small and pleasurable tree lighting celebration which also features holiday musical entertainment.
Historic Waters House – Montgomery County Historical Society
(December 6; 4:30p.m.-6p.m.; 12535 Milestone Manor Lane; Germantown, Maryland)
Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade Schedule
(Saturday, December 5; 4p.m.-6p.m.)
The Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights is when owners deck their powerboats, yachts and sailboats for the holiday season
. The colorfully lit up boats sit displayed beautifully along the Potomac River and contend in categories like “Thinking Outside the Christmas Box” and “Best in Show.” There are also many Christmas activities for children and families alike. See below for a brief schedule
4:15p.m. – Santa Claus arrives by boat and will take pictures for “Kids & Canines”
5p.m. – Parade starts at Washington Channel, (Water St. & Maine Avenue, Washington, DC)
6p.m.-7p.m. – Parade at the Waterfront in Alexandria
Christmas on the Potomac
(Nov. 19-Jan. 10) The top Christmas events are at Gaylord and National Harbor every year. ICE! – an indoor winter wonderland – is always a huge attraction at the Gaylord National.
Get to National Harbor and Gaylord National by riding the OnBoard National Harbor Shuttle.
Voices of Gaylord National Christmas Show
(runs various dates in Nov.-Dec.)
A forty-minute Christmas spectaclular comprised of 100 plus voices from school choirs to professional singers.
Gaylord National Holiday Décor
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