1601 Collingwood Road, Alexandria, VA 22308

This is reportedly the largest residential holiday light display in Virginia. He's been doing it for a number of years now. It's very complex and is choreographed to music that you can listen to in your car (tune to 88.1!). The kids will love it.



A note of caution: it can get busy and it attracts lots of attention from drivers passing by so be careful. There's a place for three or four cars to pull over and watch and there's an elder care center with a small parking lot across the street where you can park and get out to watch on foot.

Burke & Herbert Holiday Boat Parade of Lights Saturday 12/4/2010

This year's Holiday Boat Parade of Lights begins at 4 p.m. on December 4th on Alexandia's Historic Waterfront at the east end of Cameron Street. More than 50 boats will participate in the Potomac River cruise, and viewers will be able to enjoy free holiday treats for people and their pets.

Good viewing spots include Founder's Park and the docks at the waterfront area. Get there early as riverside spots fill up fast.

Vist the Holiday Boat Parade site if you want to register your boat and be in the parade.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at the marina by fireboat at 4:15 p.m. and will be available to take free pictures with children and dogs.

Visitors are invited to support the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive by bringing a toy to the collection point at the gazebo during the event.

409 E Nelson Ave Alexandria, VA 22301

In the Del Ray section of Alexandria City is a classic display with an impressive archway up the front sidewalk. Each piece of the archway has a large lit bell at the top and icicle lights. My daughter insisted we get out and look at this one up close.

8342 Wagon Wheel Road, Alexandria, VA 22309

We'll start small, with one for the kiddies. This is a classic suburban display complete with moving, inflatable creations, lots of penguins, and simple, yet nice, lights.

Introduction

I'll be scouring the area for excellent Christmas/Holiday lighting displays at private homes and posting directions, descriptions and pictures of them here. Let me know of ones you see or hear about and I'll track them down. I'm in Northern Virginia, but I'll try to get to ones in the DC Metro area.