(Updated 11:30 a.m.) Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Partly sunny today, with a high near 81. Partly cloudy tonight, with a low around 62. Then sunny and warm again on Saturday.
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It’s up to you to pick the best Halloween-themed house in Del Ray.
The voting is now open for Del Ray’s Best Decorated Halloween House contest.
There are an array of options shown, all of which sport lavish decorations.
“The deadline to vote is 11:59pm on Saturday, Oct. 28,” the website said. “The winner will be announced at the Del Ray Halloween.”
The parade is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 29, starting at 2 p.m. at Mount Vernon Avenue and E. Bellefonte Avenue, ending with an event at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center athletic fields.
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Get ready to Shake, Rattle and Roll with this one-of-a-kind, high-octane rockabilly concert experience! Rockabilly Rumble is the all-new, musical experience celebrating the southern rock music that exploded on the scene in the 1950s. Organized by Alexandria City High School Alum and pro-musician Sam C. Jones, this band of world-class performers will have you dancing in your Blue Suede Shoes all night long with songs made famous by Bo Ridley, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley and more. Relive their most popular hits, along with some forgotten gems. “Rockabilly Rumble” is a dance-worthy, foot stomping evening you’ll never forget!
This show is 21+ only.
YOU MUST HAVE A VALID PHYSICAL ID. A PICTURE OF YOUR ID IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.

Unwrap the magic of Black Friday and Small Business Saturday all weekend at Current Boutique! Dive into luxury with exclusive deals on pre-loved designer treasures, celebrating sustainable fashion with every purchase. Whether in-store or online, indulge in guilt-free glamour and support local businesses. ✨🛍️👗
💥 Sale: 25% off everything & 50% off tall boots
📅 Date: Friday November 24 – Sunday November 26
Christmas Through The Ages
Christmas Through The Ages – Join the Washington Men’s Camerata, and Guest Director Scott Tucker for a program of Christmas and holiday music spanning the centuries through today, featuring the music of Bach, Lauridsen, Abbie Betinis, and many others.