Celebrate Alexandria’s Scottish heritage as bagpipes and drums provide the soundtrack!

Upcoming Events

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

College Park, MD

10:30 AM Sunday, November 16, 2025

Scottish Christmas Walk Parade

Old Town Alexandria, VA

11:00 AM Saturday, December 6, 2025

The City of Alexandria Pipes & Drums has been a part of the annual Scottish Christmas Walk Parade for more than 50 years. The parade celebrates the city’s Scottish heritage, and features pipe and drum bands, Scottish clans dressed in their tartans, terriers and hounds, and community groups.

American University

Fall 2025 Commencement

Sunday, December 14, 2025 Washington, D.C

(Ticketed event for family and guests of graduates)

We would like to thank everyone who attended our summer concerts on Market Square in Old Town Alexandria. We love playing for our hometown fans, and love seeing the looks of surprise when visitors to our city wander onto the Square and see the band performing.