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Notes: Water taxi service from Alexandria to Nationals Park resumes this week

By ALXnow.com

Good Friday morning, Alexandria!

⛈️ Today’s weather: Scattered showers, mainly after 5 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80 degrees. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Tonight – Showers are likely, and there’s a possibility of a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 66 degrees. South wind around nine mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.

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City Cruises’ Potomac Water Taxi has brought back its Navy Yard Loop, ferrying passengers between Alexandria and the Diamond Teague Dock at Navy Yard Park.

This service opens up easy access to Nationals Park, Audi Field, and the Navy Yard area.

Game day just got an upgrade! We’re thrilled to bring back our scenic water taxi service from Old Town Alexandria to Diamond Teague Dock in Navy Yard—your hassle-free gateway to Nationals Park and Audi Field. Ditch the traffic, dodge the crowds, and cruise in with ease. Whether it’s a concert or the big game, make your outing unforgettable from the moment you board. Your ultimate pregame starts on the water, with City Cruises!

The timing of this relaunch aligns with City Cruises’ new partnership with the Washington Nationals for the 2025 Major League Baseball (MLB) season.

The Navy Yard Loop adds to City Cruises’ daily routes between The Wharf, Georgetown, Old Town Alexandria, and National Harbor.

For schedules and tickets, check out www.citycruises.com/NavyYardDC or www.citycruises.com/Alexandria.

Alexandria Living Magazine first reported the route’s return on Tuesday, April 22.

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A compelling art exhibit is coming to Old Town on May 10, shedding light on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan. “Red-Handed – Sudan: Don’t Turn Away” features a massive 40-by-35-foot floor artwork by South African-born artist Rosemary Feit Covey.

The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual CareerCon, a free event designed to help high school and college students explore career options and get valuable tips on college applications, resume writing, and scholarships.

Hotel Heron (699 Prince Street) will host an opening party at its rooftop bar, Good Fortune, today, starting at 5 p.m. The event features live music from Stevedreez, local tattoo artist Maria Miller, cocktails, and more.

Historic Garden Week tours, PNC Alexandria Marathon headline a packed weekend in Alexandria. Get the full roundup of events, live music, and entertainment that’s happening this weekend.

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