Alexandria is marking Bastille Day with a week of French-themed celebrations, featuring fine dining, family activities, and an evening 5K race.
Bastille Day commemorates July 14, 1789, when French revolutionaries stormed the Bastille fortress, a symbol of royal oppression. France celebrates with parades and fireworks, while U.S. celebrations typically feature French cuisine and cultural events.
Good morning, Alexandria! Today is Wednesday, June 25, the 176th day of 2025. There are 189 days left in the year.
☀️ Today’s weather: Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 98 degrees. Heat index values as high as 109 degrees. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight before 2 a.m., then isolated showers between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77 degrees. Calm wind. The chance of precipitation is 40%.
