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Alexandria Celebrates Women: The origins of the Scottish Walk Parade
By Gayle Converse
In 1605, five residents of Aberdeen, Scotland were prosecuted for parading through the town “maskit and dancing with bellis.” More than 400...
Our View: The power of perseverance
The story of Alexandria resident, and women’s soccer great, Briana Scurry, is one of great achievement and devastating loss.
There are many takeaways from Scurry’s...
What to know about Scottish Christmas Walk weekend
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected]
After taking 2020 off due to the pandemic, the Campagna Center's 50th annual Scottish Christmas Walk weekend is back this...
Our View: ‘Tis the season
It’s difficult to know what to make of the holiday season this year.
It’s a period with religious significance for many, and in a normal...
Scottish Christmas Walk Parade cancelled
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected]
For half a century, Alexandrians have flocked to Old Town each December for the Scottish Christmas Walk Parade. This year...
The holiday event season hits Alexandria
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected]
With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, the holiday season is in full swing. There are a number of holiday events...
Our View: A special celebration of Halloween
Some events are quintessentially Alexandria.
Two that come quickly to mind are the Scottish Christmas Walk in December that celebrates the heritage of many of...
The Business Plan with Bill Reagan: Celebrating fall and the holiday...
While some grouse about the end of summer, many of us look forward to fall and the approaching holiday season, and feel they showcase...
Letter to the Editor: Let’s leave Christmas decorations up a while
To the editor:
The lighting of the Alexandria Christmas tree in November and the Scottish Christmas Walk were each held before Advent had started this...
Scottish Christmas Walk festivities announced
By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected]
The Campagna Center has announced the schedule of festivities for the 47th annual Scottish Christmas Walk, which will return this...