MAKE IT A WEEKEND

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Saturday, February 14, 2026
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Old Town Alexandria, Virginia

Celebrate Washington’s birthday in his adopted hometown at the oldest and largest George Washington Birthday Parade in the country.  Alexandria’s George Washington Birthday Parade features over a thousand participants from a wide variety of organizations who are known for their dedication and high spirits, rain or shine. It commemorates Washington’s legacy in his adopted hometown, creating a vibrant atmosphere that strengthens the bonds that tie the community together year after year. 

Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026.

Time: 12:30 p.m..

Location: Old Town Alexandria, VA (Starts at King St. & St. Asaph St.).

Route: The parade moves east on King Street, north on Lee Street, and west on Cameron Street.Alexandria, VA's St. Patrick's Day Parade, organized by the Ballyshaners, is a large, family-friendly event in Old Town typically held the first Saturday in March, featuring pipe bands, Irish dancers, and community groups, starting around 12:30 PM on King Street with free admission, though crowds suggest early arrival and public transit use, with the 2025 parade happening March 1st and the 2026 date being March 7th. 

Connect to D.C.’s famous blossoms by boat or Metrorail while enjoying blossoms, events and specials in Alexandria.  Nothing is more symbolic of  in the D.C. region than cherry blossoms. There are plenty of ways to enjoy the fluffy pink and white wonders in Alexandria, VA. Take a outdoors, discover local restaurants or get active on a guided  or  from Old Town Alexandria to explore endless flowering trees. Plus, anticipate  from March 20 to April 12, 2026, with events that honor both American and Japanese cultures. And keep an eye on the National Park Service predictions for  dates this year. Find  and 2026 events and offerings below.

July 11, 2026 |  Oronoco Bay Park 

Enjoy a patriotic performance with dazzling fireworks and live music by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra. 

The City will celebrate its 277th and the USA’s 250th birthday on Saturday, July 11, at Oronoco Bay Park (100 Madison St.). Experience this one-of-a-kind Alexandria event filled with live music, food and drink vendors and a grand finale — a fireworks display on the Potomac River. Admission is free.

Over June 12-14, experience  as part of Alexandria’s commemoration of .

Saturday, September 26th, 2026 10:00am to 5:00pm

Sunday, September 27th, 2026 10:00am to 5:00pm

Where:

300 John Carlyle St. in Alexandria, VA

Cost: Free Admission

John Carlyle Square is a vibrant mixed-use community located in the Eisenhower East district of Alexandria. This neighborhood, situated in the historic Old Town, boasts numerous natural open spaces and parks, along with a retail and entertainment center that caters to both local residents and visitors from the surrounding areas. Alexandria is celebrated as one of the leading artistic centers in the nation. The artwork showcased here is selected through a juried process, ensuring a high standard of quality, diversity, and creativity, highlighting the talents of artists from across the country. This art show is recognized as one of the top 100 in the nation by Sunshine Artist Magazine.