ALEXANDRIA, VA-Have plans for the summer? This morning Visit Alexandria released a summary of fun events and activities planned around town. Take a look. You’re sure to find something that will make a memory.
- WorldPride and Alexandria Pride
o Alexandria welcomes LGBTQ+ couples, families and friends to stay in and explore the city during WorldPride 2025 from May 17 to June 8, 2025, and beyond.
o Visitors can take advantage of special WorldPride hotel packages at The Alexandrian, Hotel AKA Alexandria, Hotel Heron and Morrison House.
o Alexandria continues the fun with events in June including Pride at Torpedo Factory Art Center on June 13, the Priday Market & Drag Show at Port City Brewing Company on June 14 and the 8th Annual Alexandria Pride Fair on June 28.
o Stop by Market Square the last weekend in June for the perfect photo op with the Pride-themed “LOVEwork” letters, from Virginia Tourism.
o Check out VisitAlexandria.com/WorldPride to see all Pride events and offerings.
- Black History and Culture
o Alexandria Juneteenth events on June 19 include a Juneteenth Celebration at the Athenaeum, Tell Me Your Name specialty tours at Carlyle House and the Washington Revels Jubilee Voices Juneteenth Concert at City Hall/Market Square.
o Explore Alexandria’s Black history and culture in honor of Juneteenth and support Alexandria’s Black-owned businesses.
- Re-launched Water Taxi Route
o The gameday commute just got a major upgrade! As of April 21, City Cruises re-launched the Navy Yard Loop, transporting riders between Old Town Alexandria and D.C.’s Navy Yard, directly connecting fans to Nationals Park, Audi Field and the Navy Yard district.
- Festivals and Events
- Enjoy Alexandria’s waterfront this summer with events including the ALX Jazz Fest on June 14, the Alexandria & USA Birthday Celebration on July 12 and the Around the World Cultural Food Festival on August 23.
- Summer is a great time to explore Alexandria’s neighborhoods. In Del Ray, check out the 16th annual Taste of Del Ray on June 1 and the Bands and Brews Summer Bar Crawl on August 16. In Carlyle, get your fill of Beats Bites and Brews on July 26.
- Alexandria Restaurant Week will return this August and once again feature special prix fixe menus plus fast casual offers from dozens of restaurants across Alexandria.
- Shop Around
- The annual Old Town Arts & Crafts Fair, featuring local and regional artisans, is happening June 7 in Waterfront Park.
- One of the longest-running seasonal summer shopping events—Alexandria Summer Sidewalk Sale—returns to the D.C. region’s “Shop Small” destination on August 9.
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