Alexandria's Birthday Celebration

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Photo courtesy of Visit Alexandria

Fireworks over the Potomac River on New Years' Eve.

While several surrounding areas will blast off fireworks on the Fourth of July, Alexandria has its own celebration a few days later.

Alexandria’s 274th birthday party (and the United States’ 247th birthday party) is set for Saturday, July 8.

Alexandria was founded in 1749 and re-chartered in 1852 (after a brief time as a part of the District of Columbia).

The birthday celebration will include a performance by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra and a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. The birthday party starts at 6 p.m. and includes cupcakes, items from local vendors and live music at Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St.