The 19th annual Alexandria Community Cookout series launches today (Thursday), bringing weekly events with free food, activities and giveaways across the city.
More than 50 city agencies and nonprofits are participating in the weekly cookouts, which are expected to reach thousands of Alexandria residents this spring and summer. The first cookout, delayed by yesterday’s weather, will take place on its rain date today at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center from 6-7:30 p.m.
The events will have “free food, fun games, activities for all ages, and exciting giveaways,” according to a city announcement.
“The City of Alexandria Community Cookout was initiated by two dedicated staff members from the Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities,” an event description reads. “Their goal was to boost program participation and increase outreach to two of Alexandria’s most underserved communities.”
Planned cookout times, dates and locations throughout are listed below.
Wednesday, May 6 | 6-7:30 p.m.
(Rain date: Thursday, May 7)
Mount Vernon Recreation Center (Kick-off)
2701 Commonwealth Ave.Wednesday, May 13 | 6-7:30 p.m.
(Rain date: Thursday, May 14)
Mason at Van Dorn
140 S. Van Dorn St.Wednesday, May 20 | 6-7:30 p.m.
(Rain date: Thursday, May 21)
Ruby Tucker Family Center (Courtyard)
322 Tancil CourtThursday, May 28 | 6-7:30 p.m.
(No rain date)
Brent Place
375 S. Reynolds St.Wednesday, June 3 | 6-7:30 p.m.
(Rain date: Thursday, June 4)
Princess Square (Parking Lot)
300 Block of N. West StreetWednesday, June 10 | 6-7:30 p.m.
(Rain date: Thursday, June 11)
Fairlington Presbyterian Church
3846 King St.Wednesday, June 17 | 6-7:30 p.m.
(Rain date: Thursday, June 18)
Andrew Adkins Community
1200 Block of Wythe StreetWednesday, June 24 | 6-7:30 p.m.
(Rain date: Thursday, June 25)
Southern Towers
4900 Seminary Rd.Tuesday, June 30 | 6-7:30 p.m.
(Rain date: Thursday, July 2)
Casa Chirilagua
4100 Mt. Vernon Ave.
