The Del Ray Halloween Parade has been canceled, but the community has rebounded with a weeklong celebration with virtual contests and a scavenger hunt.
The annual event is sponsored by the Del Ray Business Association (DRBA), which has adapted to present the events with community sponsors.
“We look forward to seeing all the ghosts, goblins, princesses, and superheroes on the Avenue in 2021!” DRBA said on its website.
Submissions for the best decorated house are hilariously terrifying so far, with some homes decorated as graveyards. One home has a front yard full of signs reading, “Don’t be a monster, vote early,” and “Zombie deaths matter.” Another has skeletons around signs in the front saying “CIVIL UNREST,” “UNEMPLOYMENT” and “MURDER HORNETS.”
Del Ray, the early entries in the Best Decorated Halloween House contest are AMAZING! The deadline is Sunday at noon to…
Posted by Visit Del Ray on Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Del Ray Halloween events include:
Best Decorated House Contest
The deadline for nominations is Sunday, October 25 at 12 noon. To nominate a house click here. The Del Ray Business Association will release a map of the top ten nominees by Wednesday, October 28.
Best Group Costume Contest
The deadline for nominations is Monday, November 1. Click here to enter.
Best Pet Costume Contest
The annual best pet costume contest will move online. The deadline to enter is October 28; voting will take place October 29-30, with winners announced October 31. Click here to enter. Thank you to Paul Haire of Your Dog’s Best Friends for sponsoring this contest!
Best Decorated Block Contest
The deadline for nominations is Sunday, October 25 at noon. To nominate a block, click here
Best Decorated Business Contest
The deadline for nominations is Sunday, October 25, at noon. To nominate a business, click here.
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Walk the Avenue (in costume or not!) and find Halloween-themed items in Del Ray’s murals and decorated businesses. The hunt launches on Friday, October 23! Four winners (randomly selected from all entries) will receive $50 gift cards to spend at their favorite Del Ray business.
Recent Stories
It was a big week for getting a glimpse at Alexandria’s future. At a meeting this week, Deputy Director for Infrastructure and Environmental Quality Bill Skrabak offered an in-depth look…
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has unveiled the bluebell and cherry blossom-inspired art that will wrap around the exterior of the new Potomac Yard Metro station. Artist Rob…
A 2 BD/2 BA renovated townhome with an open floor plan, patio and fenced backyard in featured in Just Listed.
Alexandria transportation officials say that a pilot program to ease evening congestion on and around Duke Street is working and they want to make the changes permanent. City staff announced…
St. Paul’s Episcopal Preschool, a play-based, half-day preschool in the heart of Old Town, Alexandria has limited openings for the ’23-’24 school year.
SPEP offers:
- 18 month old – Kindergarten classes
- Full day Kindergarten option (3 days/week)
- Early Care
- Transportation (ages 3+)
- Weekly Field Trips (ages 3+)
- Financial Aid available
Monarch Montessori School located in the heart of Del Ray is enrolling children 6 weeks to 6 years of age for our half day and full day program.
Our hours of operation are 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday-Friday. Monarch Montessori School is open year round, with intermittent breaks.
Children engage in self-directed, self-initiated activities under the guidance of a trained Montessori teacher. Classroom sizes range from 8-12 students. Our robust curriculum includes botany, sensorial activities, the social graces, culture, math, science, practical life, geography, music appreciation and language arts.
You’ll get half off of the registration fee when you register and begin care with us before April 30, 2023.
2023 Alexandria Scottish Rite Friends & Family Charity Event
On Saturday Evening May 6th, 2023, at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, the Valley of Alexandria Scottish Rite will be holding its annual charity fundraiser for kids with speech and language disabilities. This event is open to the public.
Del Ray Dog Fest & Yappy Hour
The 1st Annual Del Ray Dog Fest is a fun outdoor event that will include dog-centered activities, dog menu items, live music, vendors and food on Sunday, April 2 from 11am- 3pm at the George Washington Middle School parking lot.
