Celebrate Alexandria's birthday.
Program includes children’s activities and pre-show entertainment, exhibits by community groups and food sales; followed by awards presentation, birthday cake distribution, musical performances, and concludes with fireworks.
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The heat wave affecting the Mid-Atlantic is forecast to continue into the weekend, with a Heat Warning and temperatures of more than 102 degrees, and Code Red air quality expected for Saturday, July 7. In order to protect the public health and safety of residents, visitors, and businesses, the City’s Birthday Celebration program will run as scheduled beginning at 7:30 p.m. instead of 4 p.m. Oronoco Bay Park will be open to the public all day, but the Birthday Celebration will not kick off until 7:30 p.m., and the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra concert willbegin at 8:30 p.m., with fireworks to follow at 9:30.
