Get ready for the annual Spring Fling block party in Old Town Alexandria on May 3, 2025. This neighborhood-wide celebration runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering a mix of shopping, activities, and fun for everyone. The Old Town Boutique Community—representing the heart and soul of small businesses in historic Old Town Alexandria—welcomes the […]
6th Annual Old Town Oyster week will run from October 11th – 18th 2025 Oyster Shucking Competition will be held the morning of October 11th
Pup-kin Spice and Everything Nice! Fall Festival “Paws in the Park” is October 12 Paws in the Park returns to Oronoco Bay Park in Old Town Alexandria on Sunday, October 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and promises to be an even bigger paw-ty than previous years! This annual event celebrates northern Virginia’s love […]
Join us for our 5th Annual Ethiopian Fall Festival on Sunday,October 12, 2025 in Alexandria, Virginia — a joyful, family-friendly celebration of culture, community, and connection. Enjoy live music, traditional dance, delicious food, local vendors, kids’ activities, and access to vital resources. Everyone is welcome! Admission: $10 per person. || Free for Children under 10 years old.
One of Del Ray’s favorite traditions, the 29th Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade, takes place on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 2pm along Mount Vernon Avenue, beginning at E. Bellefonte Avenue. Children, pets, and decorated strollers are invited to march and show off their costumes! This parade ends with live music and an award presentation at the Mount Vernon […]
Saturday, February 14, 2026 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Old Town Alexandria, Virginia 2026 Parade Theme George Washington: Virginia’s Son ~ America’s Founding Father In honor of George Washington’s leading role in the founding of our country during its 250th Anniversary Year 2026 Grand Marshals Michael J. Elston, Esq., National President General, Sons of the […]