Alexandrians Hold Charlottesville Solidarity Event

ALEXANDRIA, VA—After violent clashes broke out between white nationalists and counter-protesters in Charlottesville over the weekend, Alexandria residents rallied to unify the community during a solidarity event. The Picnic for Peace was held at Waterfront Park (1A Prince Street) Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m.

On Sunday, Alexandria was the site of a protest against the violence and hate surrounding the clashes in Charlottesville. It led up to a vigil for Heather Heyer, 32, who was killed when a driver plowed into a crowd of counter-protesters.

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Wednesday's event, however, was less of a protest and more of a community gathering. The event intended to bring together people of all backgrounds to socialize in a non-political setting.

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It featured a program of music, poetry, and reflection from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Attendees were encouraged to bring blankets and picnics. Protest signs wwere allowed.

See more about the event and RSVP here.

Photo: Flowers and other mementos are left at a makeshift memorial for the victims after a car plowed into a crowd of people peacefully protesting a white nationalist rally earlier in the day in Charlottesville, Virginia, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017. Photo by Steve Helber/Associated Press