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Santa Claus to waterski on Potomac River this Christmas Eve

By James Cullum
Waterskiing Santa is returning to Alexandria on Christmas Eve (via Visit Alexandria)

Santa needs a warm-up in Alexandria before going to work delivering toys on Christmas Eve.

At 1 p.m., Jolly Old St. Nicholas will waterski along the Potomac River near Alexandria’s waterfront.

Santa’s been skiing on the Potomac for the last 39 Christmas Eves.

According to Visit Alexandria:

Santa, Mrs. Claus, and his merry crew will once again visit the D.C. region via historic Alexandria. There is also a rumor the Grinch will try and steal the show at 12:45 PM before the show starts!
Santa and his pals begin at BARCA Pier at 1 p.m. and ski north to Founders Park before circling back south and finishing at Ford’s Landing.

About the Author

  • Reporter James Cullum has spent nearly 20 years covering Northern Virginia. He began working with ALXnow in 2020, and has covered every story under the sun for the publication, from investigative stories to features and photo galleries. His work includes coverage of national and international situations, as well as from the White House, Capitol, Pentagon, Supreme Court and State Department. He's covered protests and riots throughout the U.S. (including the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol), in addition to earthquake-ridden Haiti, Western Sahara in North Africa and war-torn South Sudan. He has photographed presidents and other world leaders, celebrities and famous musicians, and excels under pressure.