WinterFest 2016 Saturday in Occoquan

OCCOQUAN, VA — Here's a holiday event coming Saturday that stands apart from others both because of its variety and its location.

It's WinterFest, and includes everything from a parade to strolling carolers to fire pits to fireworks.

Not only that, but it's along the waterfront.

Put on by the Occoquan River Communities, it begins 11 a.m. with Santa's Parade Lake Ridge.

The fireworks display is set for approximately 7 p.m., and will be hosted by Prince William Marina.

Here's the complete schedule:

• Harbor Drive in Lake Ridge, 11a.m. – noon: Santa’s Lake Ridge Parade
• Tackett’s Mill Lakeside, 12:30p.m. - Parade awards ceremonies
• Tackett’s Mill Lakeside, noon – 3p.m. - Holiday Arts Market
• Historic Occoquan, 3p.m. – 7p.m. - Evening shopping, marshmallow roasts, kids’ crafts, restaurant specials, caroling and more
• Workhouse Arts Center, 6p.m. – 9p.m. - Second Saturday Art Walk, carriage rides, fire pits, caroling and more
• Occoquan Regional Park, 7p.m. – 9p.m. - Fireworks viewing* with free parking, hot chocolate and more
• Hoffmaster’s Marina, 7p.m. – 9p.m. – Fireworks viewing* with free parking, hot chocolate and more

Image via Occoquan River Communities