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How to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Alexandria and what’s open around town

Published October 8, 2021 at 1:15PM

Intertrival Creatives in Old Town (photo via Intertribal Creatives/Facebook)

Monday, Oct. 11, is Indigenous Peoples’ Day and there are some ways to celebrate around Alexandria, though locals should also be aware of what will be closed.

Visit Alexandria put together a list of activities locals can do around Alexandria if they’re looking for ways to celebrate Native cultures. Suggestions include shopping at Intertribal Creatives (106 N. Lee Street) gallery in Old Town — an art gallery that highlights Indigenous artists — or attending a virtual lecture on Chichén Itzá on Tuesday (Oct. 12) hosted by George Mason University professor Lisa Breglia.

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Alexandria openings and closures for Juneteenth

By James Cullum

Published June 17, 2021 at 2:30PM

The Contrabands and Freedmens Cemetery Memorial at 1001 S. Washington Street in Old Town (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria’s history with slavery makes Juneteenth a particularly important holiday.

June 19 recognizes the emancipation of slaves in the United States, and the date is expected to soon be a federal holiday, even though Alexandria has recognized it since 2019.

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ALXnow’s top stories this week in Alexandria

By James Cullum

Published May 27, 2021 at 3:30PM | Updated May 28, 2021 at 12:49AM

Exercising near the closed GenOn power plant in Alexandria near the Potomac River. (staff photo by James Cullum)

It’s Memorial Day weekend in Alexandria, and it’s also a short work week for ALXnow.

Yes, we’re taking a quick breather by taking off most of tomorrow (Friday, May 28).

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Here’s what’s open and closed in Alexandria on Memorial Day

By James Cullum

Published May 20, 2021 at 10:45AM

All Alexandria government offices will be closed on Memorial Day.

The holiday will also see free parking all around the city, a Sunday-like operating schedule for DASH buses and the opening of the Potomac Yard interactive fountain from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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What’s Closed for Presidents’ Day in Alexandria

By Vernon Miles

Published February 12, 2021 at 11:30AM | Updated February 12, 2021 at 12:04PM

George and Martha Washington wave at the George Washington Birthday Parade in Old Town, Feb. 17, 2020 (Staff photo by James Cullum)

Presidents’ Day, or George Washington Day as it’s called in Alexandria, will come with some closures.

All city offices will be closed. Parking enforcement will be suspended that day for metered spaces and residential permit parking districts. Other closed facilities include:

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What’s Open and Closed on MLK Day and Inauguration?

By Vernon Miles

Published January 15, 2021 at 11:30AM

A parking meter in Old Town Alexandria on King Street

Next week is a double-hitter in terms of holidays, with Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday and Inauguration Day on Wednesday.

As with many holidays, all government offices will be completely closed on both days, but other services around the city are operating on different schedules:

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Morning Notes

By Vernon Miles

Published December 30, 2020 at 9:00AM

Inside and outside of Vola's in Old Town (staff Photo by Jay Westcott)

Bilbo Baggins Now for Sale — “Longtime Alexandria restaurant and pub Bilbo Baggins has closed its doors for good. The cozy eatery, which opened in 1980, closed in the spring when COVID-19 first struck. Since then, the family-owned restaurant has not reopened and the nearly 4,000-square foot property is now for sale for $2.8 million.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]

Reminder: Illegal Starting Jan. 1 to Hold Cell Phone While Driving — “Starting January 1st, the ‘Hands-Free’ law will go into effect. The law makes it illegal to hold a cell phone while driving.” [Twitter]

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closures in Alexandria

By James Cullum

Published January 16, 2020 at 9:30AM

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Michael Wilson)

City of Alexandria facilities will be closed in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20.

All public offices will be closed, parking restrictions will be eased and trash will not be collected.

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Parking Meters, Trash Pickup and Other City Services Suspended New Year’s Day

By Vernon Miles

Published December 31, 2019 at 9:45AM

Taking out the trash in Old Town (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

As Alexandrians are getting ready to celebrate New Year’s Eve tonight, be aware that some city services will not be available on New Year’s Day.

Trash will be picked up today (Tuesday), but will not be picked up tomorrow (Wednesday). Trash collection services scheduled for Wednesday through Friday will be delayed by one day.

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Happy Holidays from Alexandria Police: Parking is Free on Wednesday

By Vernon Miles

Published December 23, 2019 at 9:45AM

A parking meter in Old Town Alexandria on King Street

Parking at metered spaces will be free throughout the city on Christmas Day this week.

The police will not be enforcing parking restrictions at metered spaces, residential permit parking districts, and other areas with parking time limits on Wednesday (Dec. 25), according to the city’s website.

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Morning Notes

By ALXnow.com

Published December 19, 2019 at 8:00AM | Updated December 19, 2019 at 4:58PM

Water Skiing Santa to Return — “A little cold weather doesn’t stop one of Alexandria’s Christmas traditions: a waterskiing show on the waterfront. Santa and his helpers will return for the 34th year at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24.” [Patch]

Alexandria Sets Holiday Closures — “All City government offices, libraries and recreation centers will be closed Dec 24 and 25. Regular trash/recycling collection on Dec 24, but not on Dec 25. Collection normally scheduled for Dec 25-26 will be delayed by one day.” [City of Alexandria, Twitter]