The Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities announced on Apr. 28 that the City of Alexandria will host its 19th Annual Community Cookout events throughout the spring and summer at various locations.
The event aims to bring residents together to foster a sense of community, provide access to city resources, and offer activities for all ages. The cookouts are designed as an opportunity for neighbors to connect while enjoying free food, games, and giveaways.
Events are scheduled from early May through June at locations including Mount Vernon Recreation Center, Mason at Van Dorn, Ruby Tucker Family Center, Brent Place, Princess Square parking lot, Fairlington Presbyterian Church, Andrew Adkins Community area, Southern Towers, and Casa Chirilagua. Details about each date and location can be found by visiting alexandriava.gov/rpca.
Alexandria is known for enhancing community identity through its museums and historic sites that interpret local social and cultural history according to the official website. The city also maintains institutions such as the Alexandria Black History Museum which documents African American heritage as noted on the official website. Racial and social equity are incorporated into city policies in order to foster fair outcomes across the community per the official website.
Alexandria operates under a council-manager form of government where a manager is selected by City Council to oversee operations according to the official website. As an independent city with defined boundaries it provides services not only to residents but also businesses and visitors according to the official website. The Alexandria Archaeological Commission works in partnership with agencies, institutions and residents for archaeological research and preservation efforts within the city according to the official website.
For more information or reasonable disability accommodation requests related to these events contact Jackie.Person@alexandriava.gov or call 703.898.5115 (Virginia Relay 711). Free interpretation and translation services are available by emailing LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or calling 703.746.3960.
