THE 2013 CELEBRATION IS BEING PLANNED NOW SO THE INFORMATION SHOWN BELOW IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE UNTIL AFTER LABOR DAY, 2013.
the most up-to-date information about any Celebration Event is published on this website.
The committee maintains a 24-hour phone line that will report any change of status or the cancellation of any event (in case of inclement weather, for instance). Call the EVENTS HOTLINE (703) 829-6640 at any time.
On
Parade Day, parking is FREE at the parking lots adjacent to the
Eisenhower Avenue Metro Station; from here, a
Free DASH shuttle bus will
take you downtown and back from
11 a.m.
to 4 p.m. The free Old
town trolley service will also be in operation all day until
11 p.m.
from King Street Metro Station going east and west along King Street. For DASH service to other events, call
(703) 370-3274 or go to http://www.dashbus.com/
Alexandria Celebrates Washington's Birthday throughout February "Walking with Washington" 18th Century Dance Classes A competition among the finer restaurants in Alexandria. Each restaurant will develop its own cherry cocktail, entre, and/or dessert, in honor of His Excellency of course! Dates: February 3-9, 2013 To sign up as a venue and for list of participating restaurants see the Cherry Challenge page. George
Washington Classic 10-K Race | Parade Day! Monday February 18, 2013 Breakfast & Meeting of the Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association Meet special guests, and enjoy a hearty breakfast with members of this historic association. Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Ticket Price: $30 click here for more information and to purchase tickets on line Speaker: to be determined Location: Holiday Inn & Suites, 625 First Street Status: for status see the Status section of this site or call (703) 829-6640. Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the Revolution “Colonial military and civilians honor the soldiers of the Revolution” Time: 11:00 a.m. to Noon. Ticket Price: Free Location: Old Presbyterian Meeting House, 321 So. Fairfax Street Status: for status see the Status section of this website or call (703) 829-6640. George Washington Birthday PARADE MILE Run occurs just before the Parade! Race Distance: One Mile Start Time: 12:30 p.m. Start & Finish Location: The parade reviewing stand at King & Royal Street NOTE: YOU MUST BE ABLE TO FINISH THE MILE WITHIN 15 MINUTES. NO STROLLERS OR PETS. Status: for status see the Status section of this site or call (703) 829-6640. For more information, go to the Races section of this site. George Washington Birthday Parade “The largest parade celebrating Washington’s birthday in the USA!” Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Grand Marshal: To Be Announced Location: Old Town Alexandria See this website for information about participating units, parking, maps, route & status. Status: for status see the Status section of this site or call (703) 829-6640. Historic Alexandria sites “Open Houses” Subject to confirmation in September, 2012, Admission is free to these sites on Parade Day...In honor of the birthday of George Washington. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum 134 N. Royal St.; Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum phone (703) 838-4242 Friendship Firehouse Museum 107 S. Alfred St., Alexandria. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact: Friendship Firehouse Museum phone (703) 838-3891 The Lyceum 201 S. Washington St.; Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact: The Lyceum, Alexandria’s History Museum phone (703) 838-4994 Carlyle House 121 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria. Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact: Carlyle House Museum phone (703) 549-2997 Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary
Museum Christ Church 118 N. Washington St.: Time: 9 a.m. to 4 Contact: Christ Church, telephone (703) 549-1450 |