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June’s First Thursday is Perfect for a Stroll on the Avenue in Del Ray
June 5th, 2008 Categories: 1st Thursday, Things to Do
Del Ray celebrates itself on the first Thursday of every month, May thru September, with a mini street festival on Mt. Vernon Avenue and tonight was picture perfect.
From 7pm - 9pm, moms, dads, dogs, iguanas, birds, kids and a belly dancer strolled the Avenue, visiting with friends and neighbors, taking advantage of shops open late and reveling in the cool of evening.
After a day of unseasonably hot temperatures - and some areas of Alexandria still suffering power outages after yesterday’s raging electrical storm - everyone was eager to be out and about.
Sausage samples from Lets Meat on the Avenue, a concert by the George Washington Middle School, face painting, five minute massages, the Alexandria Animal Rescue League, mini bags of popcorn at Barkley Square, freestyle dancing - it’s just all part of living in Del Ray, especially on First Thursday.
Why not join us next time? We’ll be looking for you.
Michael.
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Del Ray’s First Thursday is for Kids and Canines
May 1st, 2008 Categories: 1st Thursday, Del Ray, Things to Do
Tonight marked the return of First Thursday’s on Del Ray’s Mt. Vernon Avenue with a special emphasis on Kids and Canines. Community Partners for Children was collecting diapers and baby items and the Alexandria Animal Shelter took in old towels, sheets and blankets.
Sponsored by the Del Ray Business Association, and running from April to about October, First Thursday’s are a time for Del Ray residents to stroll, talk, taste, shop, play and simply enjoy living in this great neighborhood.
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Fire throwers, music, face painting for the little ones, wine for the adults - there is a little of of something for everybody - so mark you calendar for June 5 and join us next time.
Thanks for stopping by,
Michael
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