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Tons of Trucks Coming To Alexandria Saturday, October 15

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ALEXANDRIA, VA – Kids love trucks. They can go on for days about seeing one up close. So there’s no question they will be excited about an event happening in Alexandria in a few weeks. On Saturday, Oct. 15, the city is hosting Tons of Trucks.

The popular event, in its sixth year, will feature a sheriff’s car, excavator, trash truck, bucket truck, marked police car, Mobile Art Lab, buses, and snow plow. Attendees will get a chance to meet the people who drive and service these vehicles.  That’s not all. Kids can pose for pictures with the trucks and make truck-themed art.

Tons of Trucks takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chinquapin Park (3210 King St). Parking is available at Alexandria City High School (3330 King St). DASH will be providing service as well.

The cost to attend is $5 per person or $15 for a family of four.

Tickets can be purchased before the event at alexandriava.gov/rpca/tons-of-trucks. Online sales close at 5 p.m. the day before the event. Tickets can also be purchased upon entry to the event. But to avoid lines, the city recommends buying ahead of time.

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Kevin Dauray

Kevin is Publisher's Assistant with The Zebra Press. He has been working for Alexandria's "Good News" newspaper since 2019. A graduate of George Mason University, he earned a bachelor's in English with a concentration in Creative Writing. He also studied at the Columbia School of Broadcasting and holds a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University. He is an alumnus of T.C. Williams High School. Go Titans!

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