Scottish Christmas Walk Parade

Represent Carpenter’s Shelter and welcome Santa to town by walking in the Scottish Christmas Walk Parade on Saturday, December 5th. The parade will begin at 11:00 a.m., and those interested in walking in the parade will gather at corner of Wolfe Street and N. St. Asaph Street in Old Town at 10:00 a.m. All ages are welcome to participate in the parade.

If you have questions or would like to participate, contact Rebecca at rebeccahightower@carpentersshelter.org.

Click here for a printable map of the parade route.

Our Impact

624
Children and adults served
Each year, we provide safe, temporary housing and comprehensive community support for over 600 families and individuals.

34
Years serving the community
Carpenter’s Shelter has served families and individuals in the City of Alexandria since 1988.

93%
Housing stability rate
Carpenter’s Shelter has maintained a 93% permanent housing success rate for Shelter residents who transition to our community-based Rapid Re-Housing program.

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