Holiday Boat Parade Dockside Activities

This year’s Boat Parade includes annual dockside festivities at Waterfront Park as well as the Holiday Festival at Torpedo Factory Art Center.
Title:Holiday Boat Parade Dockside Activities
Date & Time:Saturday, December 6, 2025 • 2-8 p.m.
Location:Waterfront Park, 1 Prince St. (Map This)
Event Details:Enjoy dockside festivities in Waterfront Park before the Boat Parade, including a pop-up beer garden from Port City Brewing Company, food, activities, and more.

Timeline:
2 to 8 p.m.: Hands-on activities with food and beverages at Waterfront Park (1 King Street. Activities end at 5:30 p.m.
2 to 6 p.m.: Holiday Festival at Torpedo Factory Art Center (105 N Union St)
3:30 p.m.: Santa arrives by fireboat as part of the Holiday Festival at Torpedo Factory Art Center (Alexandria Marina)
5:30 p.m.: Parade begins at the Alexandria City Marina and cruises southward (0 Cameron St.)
Parade start time varies by location: ~5:30 p.m. at City Marina, but earlier to the north and later to the south
Duration: 45-60 minutes

Note: Viewing locations north of Founders Park may see boats in the staging process rather than a single-file parade line.
Links:
Fees:Free
Tags:Holiday Event


For event details visit https://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/?61545
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