The 52nd annual Scottish Walk Parade takes to the streets of Old Town Dec. 2. Janet Barnett
The sound of bagpipes filled the streets of Old Town as the annual Scottish Walk Parade celebrated its 52nd anniversary Dec. 2.
The parade and related Scottish Walk Weekend events benefit the Campagna Center, which has been serving children and families in the city for 77 years.
“In my heart I am Scottish,” said Alexandria resident Anandashankar Mazumdar, who has been attending the parade since 2012. “This year I get to wear my new kilt and enjoy seeing people dressed up and having fun.”
Pipes and drums from the East coast joined Scottish clans, reenactment groups, Scottie dogs and classic cars. Congressman Don Beyer and Director of the Office of Art in Embassies at the U.S. Department of State Megan Beyer served as Grand Marshals.
Serving as the unofficial start of the holiday season, the Scottish Walk Weekend celebrates the Scottish heritage of Old Town Alexandria while benefiting Campagna Center programs that serve more than 2,000 children and families daily across the city.
www.campagnacenter.org
Photos by Janet Barnett/Gazette Packet
A nutcracker attraction in the Scottish Walk parade.
Alexandria City High School Army JROTC
The Little Theatre of Alexandria
At Home In Alexandria
The Kiltie Band of York
Parade attendee Anandashankar Mazumdar
Alexandria Sheriff Sean Casey
Mrs. Virginia American 2023 Andrea Schindler
Girl Scouts of Alexandria City
Grand Marshals Congressman Don Beyer and Director of the Office of Art in Embassies at the U.S. Department of State Megan Beyer.
City of Alexandria Honor Guard
City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums drum major Josh Cease
Fort Hunt High School Alumni Association with a cardboard cutout of alumni Hoda Kotb.
Alexandria Police Officer Benny Evans
Bagpipers perform during the Scottish Walk parade.
A four-legged parade participant
One of several signs along the parade route protesting the proposed development of 301 N. Fairfax St.
Scottish walk Parade participants
Campagna Center CEO Tammy Mann