Community Events
Lower King Street
Alexandria, Va., 22314
703-838-5005
Web site: www.artfestival.com+www.funside.com
Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 9 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 10, in Old Town.
Foundation Fundraiser
4709 Dolphin Lane
Alexandria, Va., 22309
703-780-1496 Fax: 703-822-7349
Email: AGrandemp@aol.com
Web site: www.alexandriapolicefoundation.org
The second annual barbecue and auction fundraiser for the group, which helps support the Alexandria Police Department and retired police dogs, will be held from 1-4 p.m. May 21.
421 King St.
Suite 300
Alexandria, Va., 22314
703-838-5005 Fax: 703-998-0526
Email: info@firstnightAlexandria.org
Web site: www.firstnightAlexandria.org
Family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration in Old Town and Del Ray featuring performing artists, held 6:30 p.m.-midnight Dec. 31.
1A Prince St.
Alexandria, Va., 22314
703-237-2199
Web site: www.ballyshaners.org
Held every August at Waterfront Park on the Strand between King and Prince streets in Old Town Alexandria. This year's festival will be noon-7 p.m. Aug. 5.
Mount Vernon Avenue
PO Box 2826 (mailing address)
Alexandria, Va., 22301
703-683-3100
Email: info@artontheavenue.org
Web site: www.artontheavenue.org
Multicultural arts and music festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 7.
Old Town Alexandria
Alexandria, Va., 22314
703-991-4474
Web site: www.washingtonbirthday.net
Held on Presidents' Day, the third Monday in February.
4301 W. Braddock Rd.
Alexandria, Va., 22304
703-883-4686
Held at Fort Ward Park.
Old Town Alexandria
Alexandria, Va., 22314
703-237-2199
Web site: www.ballyshaners.org
Held annually the first Saturday in March as part of Irish American Heritage Month.
Old Town Alexandria
Alexandria, Va,
703-549-0111
Web site: www.scottishchristmaswalk.com
More than 100 Scottish clans play bagpipes and perform historical reenactments as part of a parade in the streets of Old Town the first Saturday in December. The walk benefits the Campagna Center, a nonprofit human services organization, and is part of a weekend-long holiday celebration.
