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This Day in Alexandria History: Petition to Establish Town at Hunting Creek — On October 27, 1748, a group of citizens petitioned the Virginia House of Burgesses “That a town may be established at Hunting Creek’s Warehouse on Potowmack River.” The legislature approved the request of the group, who soon became known as the town founders of Alexandria, and the new town held its first land auctions for property lots on July 14, 1749. One condition of the auction was that a structure had to be built on the property within two years of purchase. [Historic Alexandria]

Thousands Attend 29th Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade — Thousands of superheroes, witches, princesses, and other costumed revelers attended the 29th annual Del Ray Halloween Parade along Mount Vernon Avenue Sunday afternoon. [ALXnow]

The Alexandria Police Department is advising residents and visitors to plan ahead for road closures on Sunday as the Del Ray neighborhood hosts its annual Halloween Parade.

Mt. Vernon Avenue will begin closing in stages starting at 12:30 p.m. for the popular community event, which draws families from across the region to watch costumed children and their families parade through the heart of Del Ray.

Alexandria City High School defeated James W. Robinson Secondary School 14-10 in a homecoming game Friday night, Oct. 24.

The victory improved Alexandria City’s record to 6-2 overall and 3-2 in Conference 4 play. The Titans are tied atop the district standings with Lake Braddock and West Springfield, both also 6-2 overall. West Springfield leads the conference at 5-0.