Summer in Alexandria is set to sizzle with an eclectic mix of festivals, cultural celebrations, and vibrant community gatherings, as Visit Alexandria unveiled today (May 8) a packed schedule designed to draw residents and visitors alike.
From early June through August, Alexandria will host everything from the 8th Annual Alexandria Pride Fair and Juneteenth commemorations to the ALX Jazz Fest on the waterfront, alongside the return of popular events like Alexandria Restaurant Week and the Old Town Arts & Crafts Fair, promising a season full of diverse experiences.
Visit Alexandria has provided the following schedule of summer events and happenings in Alexandria;
WorldPride and Alexandria Pride
- 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.
- Visitors can take advantage of special WorldPride hotel packages at The Alexandrian, Hotel AKA Alexandria, Hotel Heron and Morrison House.
- 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.
- Stop by Market Square the last weekend in June for the perfect photo op with the Pride-themed “LOVEwork” letters, from Virginia Tourism.
- Check out VisitAlexandria.com/WorldPride to see all Pride events and offerings.
Black History and Culture
- 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.
- Explore Alexandria’s Black history and culture in honor of Juneteenth and support Alexandria’s Black-owned businesses.
Re-launched Water Taxi Route
- 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.
