City offices and schools close Wednesday, Nov. 11; some trash pickups move one day later.
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, brings closures for many City services and changes to household trash collection, along with a local ceremony honoring those who served.
City government offices, Alexandria City Public Schools, courts, libraries and most recreation facilities are scheduled to be closed. DASH buses will operate their regular service, and the King Street Trolley is scheduled to run from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Wednesday trash, recycling and yard-waste pickups move to Thursday, Nov. 12. Thursday collection moves to Friday, Nov. 13. Curbside food-waste collection is expected to follow its normal schedule.
Parking-meter and residential-permit enforcement will be suspended in otherwise lawful parking spaces, but temporary no-parking, accessibility and safety restrictions still apply.
Veterans Day ceremony
Alexandria’s annual Veterans Day observance is scheduled for 1 to 2:15 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave. The program will honor veterans, Gold Star families, Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Rocky Versace and the 68 Alexandrians who died in the Vietnam War.
Check the City of Alexandria website for the most up-to-date facility, service and ceremony information before traveling.
