Community Cookout

Alexandria calls off Community Cookout at Patrick Henry due to weather

Published June 18, 2025 at 4:39PM

Due to inclement weather, Alexandria’s Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities (RPCA) has been forced to cancel Wednesday’s (June 18) Community Cookout at the Patrick Henry Rec. Center (4643 Taney Ave.).

Celebrating its 18th Annual Community Cookout Series, this marks the fourth time this year that RPCA has had to cancel a cookout due to weather. With free food, games, and more, the annual series of cookouts began in late April, aiming to connect residents with their city government and leaders.

Alexandria calls off Community Cookout at Mason at Van Dorn due to weather

By Ryan Belmore

Published May 28, 2025 at 1:15PM

City of Alexandria Community Cookout on April 29, 2025 (Staff Photo by Ryan Belmore)

For the third consecutive week, the City of Alexandria’s Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities has been forced to cancel a community cookout due to inclement weather.

The city announced on Wednesday (May 28) that their next cookout, scheduled for Thursday (May 29) at Mason at Van Dorn (140 South Van Dorn Street) has been cancelled.

Alexandria calls off Community Cookout at Ruby Tucker Center due to weather

By Ryan Belmore

Published May 21, 2025 at 11:30AM

City of Alexandria Community Cookout on April 29, 2025 (Staff Photo by Ryan Belmore)

Due to inclement weather, the City of Alexandria has canceled Wednesday’s (May 21) Community Cookout at the Ruby Tucker Center.

The event was part of the city’s 18th Annual Community Cookout Series and was supposed to happen in the 300 block of Tancil Court. The Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities made the call to cancel, asking residents to stay safe.