Community Corner
Del Ray Lantern Walk Held This Week
As it gets dark earlier in the evening, Del Ray marks the occasion with a lantern walk.
ALEXANDRIA, VA—As the end daylight saving time brings earlier sunsets, Del Ray has a unique community event to light up the night. The fifth annual Del Ray Lantern Walk will be held Thursday, Nov. 8 at 6 p.m.
Community members are invited to gather at Del Ray United Methodist Church, 100 East Windsor Avenue at 5:45 p.m. The Del Ray Kinderchoir will kick off the event with a performance at 6 p.m.
Participants will make their way to Judy Lowe Neighborhood Park (7 East Del Ray Avenue), where there will be a closing circle followed by cookies and hot cider. Anyone attending should bring their own lantern.
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If you don't have a lantern, Upcycle (1605 Cameron Street) is hosting a lantern making workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 7 from 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
The event is organized by the Del Ray Kinderchoir, Del Ray Business Association and Upcycle. The rain date is Nov. 15.
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