Alexandria’s Market Square was covered in rainbows Saturday for the City’s 8th Annual Pride Fair.
The event included dozens of vendors from businesses, nonprofits and the city. Vice Mayor Sarah Bagley read a city proclamation to the audience that exemplified the city’s support of the LGBTQ+ community. Inside City Hall, young children and their families listened to drag queen story hour with queen Lemon X Fluiditea.
Alexandria’s 8th Annual Pride Fair takes place Saturday (June 28) from 3 to 6 p.m. at City Hall and Market Square, featuring more than 90 exhibitors, drag story hours, and free health testing.
The Alexandria LGBTQ+ Task Force partners with the Alexandria Library, Department of Community and Human Services, and community organizations to host the annual event at 301 King Street.
Alexandria is rolling out the rainbow carpet this week with a packed schedule of Pride Month celebrations, including Saturday’s official Alexandria Pride event at City Hall and Market Square, complemented by LGBTQ+ themed activities at local libraries, a mystical Pride prom at the Torpedo Factory, and an LGBTQ history walking tour.
Beyond Pride festivities, residents can catch “The Play That Goes Wrong” at Little Theatre of Alexandria, enjoy live music ranging from Irish traditional sessions to comedy nights, and participate in community events like farmers markets, yoga classes, and the return of Oktoberfest at Port City Brewing Company.
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.
