The George Washington Birthday Parade is happening this Monday, and thousands of visitors are expected to line the mile-long parade route in Old Town. The
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Although the 2021 George Washington Birthday Parade is canceled, other events will be held to celebrate the first president. (George Washington s Mount Vernon)
ALEXANDRIA, VA While the COVID-19 pandemic will change the celebration, Alexandria will continue to recognize the birthday of George Washington, one of the city s most famous residents.
The 2021 George Washington Birthday Parade is canceled for health and safety reasons, but other virtual and socially-distant events will be held. Returning favorites include the 13th annual Cherry Challenge, George Washington Birthnight Banquet and Ball in a virtual format, and George Washington s Alexandria tours.
New this year are virtual discussions with a Washington re-enactor. Washington will discuss different periods in his life each week during the The Great Theater of Action: The Life of George Washington in Four Acts. In addition, American Legion Post 24 will host Run, Walk, n Roll, a 24-mile race that can be complete