Alexandria, Virginia Fireworks 2009

A Birthday Celebration of the City of Alexandria & the USA

The City of Alexandria celebrates its own birthday and the USA’s each year on the Saturday following the 4th of July. The annual event includes children’s activities, a concert performed by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, birthday cake and a fireworks extravaganza.

You are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, but you are welcome to bring a picnic.

Date and Time

July 11, 2009, 4-10 p.m.

Location

Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St., along the Potomac River between Fairfax, Pendleton and Madison Streets.

Parking

Available at Simpson Properties Garage, 700 North Fairfax Street; Carr America, 44 Canal Center Plaza; and Trammell Crow Company, 601 North Fairfax Street. Old Town Alexandria is accessible by DASH transit lines AT #2 and #5.

Schedule of Activities

• 4-7:30 p.m. Community Exhibitors, Children’s Activities, and Refreshment & Food Sales
  
• 6 p.m. Performance by Pan Master featuring Calypso, Classical, and Reggae Steel Orchestra
  
• 7:30 p.m. Welcome by Mayor William D. Euille, Presentation of Park and Recreation Commission’s CIVIC Awards, Poetry Reading by Mary McElveen, Alexandria’s Poet Laureate.
  
• 8 p.m. Cutting and Distribution of Birthday Cake by the Mayor and Members of City Council.
  
• 8:30 p.m. "Dancing by the Potomac" with the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
  
• 9:30 p.m. Fireworks display

Historic Auction

New in 2008, the festivities continue on Sunday, July 13, at 2 p.m., with a historic public auction of 1749 land to benefit the Alexandria Food Bank. Step back to the 18th century and be a part of Alexandria's beginning with a unique recreation of a public auction of early town lots! The event will be held at Market Square at 301 King Street in Old Town Alexandria. See a map of Alexandria. To participate in the auction, embrace the bartering spirit of the 18th century and bring non-perishable food items for donation to ALIVE! Alexandria's food bank. Bidders will receive 5 pounds for every single food item (canned fruit, soup, jar of peanut butter, etc.). For those preferring the modern method, donate $2 in lieu of a canned good.