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Christmas in Alexandria
The Friends of Christmas formed as a small group of community members who believe Alexandria is an amazing community, and who shared a dream of having more community gathering opportunities surrounding the Christmas holiday. Our vision was to create a "Hallmark-style" Christmas in Alexandria!
Christmas in the Fort and the Downtown Lighting Ceremony put on by the Runestone Museum Foundation is a long-standing tradition in our area that attracts many people. We wanted to build upon that great event and add even more Christmas options.
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Christmas in the Fort
Friday, November 28 from 2-6 pm in Fort Alexandria
Date and Location
Friday, November 28 from 2-6 pm
in Fort Alexandria
Event Details
This tradition will continue, taking place Friday, November 28 from 2-6 pm in Fort Alexandria with the Downtown Lighting Ceremony at 5:15 pm. Event includes:
- Visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus
- Christmas Choirs
- The Parade of Trees in the Legacy of the Lakes Boathouse
- Live music /warming stations at Copper Trail Brewing Co.
- Refreshments
Date and Location
Friday, November 28 at 5:30 pm
Parade route will run from 4th Avenue to 10th Avenue
BROADCAST coverage of the parade will be available on the Voice of Alexandria YouTube page.
Thanks to Leighton Media 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:
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- Most Creative ($200 in Chamber Bucks)
- Most Creative ($200 in Chamber Bucks)
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- Brightest Lights ($200 in Chamber Bucks)
- Brightest Lights ($200 in Chamber Bucks)
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- Most Christmas Spirit ($200 Chamber Bucks)
Date and Location
Fridays-Sundays from 5-8 pm
(including Christmas Eve & Day)
At Legacy of the Lakes Gardens, 205 3rd Avenue W.
Event Details
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.
Downtown Holiday Shopping
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Late Night Thursdays and more.
Event Details
The Downtown Merchants host a number of events showcasing the best of downtown all year long and offer a variety of holiday shopping opportunities.
- Learn more about the Downtown Merchants events
Date and Location
Downtown Alexandria
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Late Night Thursdays and more.
Become A Sponsor
For more information, email christmasinalex@gmail.com or call 320-815-3184.