Celebrate the 4th of July with parades, patriotic renditions of our nation's songs, and incredible fireworks displays in Alexandria and DC....

Date: June 22, 2013, rain or shine
Time: 12:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: John Carlyle Square | 300 John Carlyle St. | Alexandria, VA 22314 For the second year in a row, the city of Alexandria is presenting the Food and Wine Festival. Last year was such a success that it only made sense to bring the event back. The idea of the festival is to promote local business development and the culture of the Carlyle District of Alexandria. Rain or shine, join thousands of other food and wine connoisseurs for an afternoon of fun....

Break out your horseshoe and four-leaf clover: St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner! Guests staying at hotels near Old Town Alexandria VA are at the perfect location to partake in the fun and excitement of the city's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. This year, the parade will be held on March 5 at 12:30. There are other events before the parade that will make this celebration a perfect outing for all kinds of attendees looking to capture the luck of the Irish in Alexandria....

The summer of 2013 marks the fourth annual tradition of bringing artwork and musical acts to the visitors and locals of Alexandria. On the first Saturday of the month from May to September at the Nicholas A. Colastano Park, artists will display their original work for patrons to peruse and buy. The Del Ray Artisans Gallery will be hosting this event throughout the summer....

Every first Friday of the month locals and visitors to Alexandria can enjoy a Free Art Market at Del Ray Artisans. Between 10 am to 4pm browse the market of authentic pieces and works by local artists....

Every first Friday of the month locals and visitors to Alexandria can enjoy a Free Art Market at Del Ray Artisans. Between 10 am to 4pm browse the market of authentic pieces and works by local artists. Live music will fill the air from noon to 4pm, setting the mood for shopping, art viewing and exploring. The Alexandria Art Market only takes place once a month so catch it while you can on the first Friday of the remaining months this year. You have a couple of opportunities left!...