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DC, NoVA Weekend Events: Christmas Parades, Holiday Markets

This weekend in Northern Virginia and DC includes holiday boat parades, Hanukkah events, and holiday craft markets.

There will be two holiday boat parades in the DC region on Saturday, Dec. 4.
There will be two holiday boat parades in the DC region on Saturday, Dec. 4. (Evan Michio/Visit Alexandria)

WASHINGTON, DC — As December begins, holiday events are aplenty as Hanukkah concludes and Christmas and Kwaanza approach.

We've rounded up local events happening Friday, Dec. 3 through Sunday, Dec. 5. Numerous parades are happening, including the Scottish Christmas Walk Parade, Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Light, District’s Holiday Boat Parade, Fredericksburg Christmas Parade and Greater Manassas Christmas Parade. There are also various craft shows, holiday lights attractions, holiday markets, tree lightings and much more.

Visitors should be aware of mask guidelines at individual locations. Masks are recommended but not required in any indoor public places in Virginia, but some local government facilities and businesses may choose to require masks. DC's indoor mask mandate was lifted on Monday, Nov. 22, but businesses may choose to require masks.

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Friday, Dec. 3

Saturday, Dec. 4

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