Scottish Walk St. Andrew’s Service, Parade and Cookie Walk

As Alexandria was founded in 1749 by Scottish merchants – and named after Scotsman John Alexander — we can all claim a special connection to Scotland no matter where our ancestors originally resided. Longtime residents as well as those new to the area can all embrace this season with several opportunities to celebrate our Celtic historical ties.

This year the 54th Annual Alexandria Scottish Walk will be held on Saturday, December 6!

9:00 AM St. Andrew’s Society Worship and Wreath Laying Ceremony
The celebrations will begin with a worship service in the Meeting House at 9:00 AM with the St. Andrew’s Society joining Rev. Dr. Shelly Wood in the pulpit. Immediately following, the St. Andrew’s Society will lead a wreath laying ceremony in the churchyard behind the Meeting House.

11:00 AM Scottish Walk Parade
At 10:00 AM we will all gather in Fellowship Hall, the lowest level of the Education Building, for refreshments before heading off with the St. Andrew’s Society to lead the parade of bagpipers through the streets of Old Town!

11:30AM – 2:30 PM Annual Meeting House Cookie Walk 
Following the parade our Annual Cookie Walk is returning bigger and better than ever. Come and fill your cookie tin with Christmas Cookies. All donations will benefit the Historic Preservation Fund for the Meeting House.

Come for it all or just the service, the  parade, or the Cookie Walk  – whatever your schedule allows. Bundle up in plaid, wear your kilts, and be prepared for this fun annual tradition that will surely put us all in the holiday spirit!

For any questions or further information, contact Sandy Davis at sandydavis629@gmail.com.