Photo courtesy of Walk for Peace
The monks gather on the steps of Richmond City Hall on Day 100 of their cross-country walk.
The Alexandria Police Department has released route details for the Walk for Peace expected to travel through Alexandria on Monday, Feb. 9.
From approximately 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, there will be rolling road closures along the monks' walking route to ensure safety of the participants and spectators.
Buddhist monks are participating in a “Walk for Peace” pilgrimage from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., and are expected to pass through Alexandria. The Alexandria Police Department will conduct rolling road closures along their walking route to ensure safety of the participants and spectators. Traffic along the route will be impacted and motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and seek alternate travel routs.
Spectator Reminders
- Follow all directions provided by law enforcement officers and event coordinators.
- Stay on sidewalks and out of roadways at all times.
- Stand calmly along the route and observe quietly.
- Remain in place and do not walk alongside or trail the monks.
- Refrain from approaching, touching, or stepping in front of the monks.
- Maintain a respectful distance and allow the monks to initiate any interaction.
Route details:
• The group is expected to enter Alexandria at the City line at the 1200 block of S. Washington Street.
• They will continue northbound on S. Washington Street through Old Town to Christ Church.
• They will arrive at Christ Church (Cameron Street and N. Washington Street), where a peace talk will be held at 118 N. Washington St. in Alexandria.
Following a brief rest and lunch break, the monks are expected to address attendees at approximately 12 noon.
Members of the public are welcome to gather outside Christ Church to listen to the monks’ message of peace. Remarks are expected to last approximately 45 minutes to one hour. No additional public events are planned following the conclusion of the remarks.
Christ Church is a historic Georgian-style Anglican Church completed in 1773. Known as a place of worship for George Washington and later Robert E. Lee, this landmark in Old Town Alexandria has served the community continuously for more than 250 years.
After visiting Christ Church, the monks will continue their route after the Christ Church stop is:
• North on N. Washington Street
• West on Montgomery Street
• North on Route 1 / N. Patrick Street to S. Glebe Road
The group will depart Alexandria and continue into Arlington County via Route 1.
Residents are encouraged to plan ahead and use alternate routes when possible. All times are approximate and subject to change based on the monks’ walking pace, rest needs, and any unscheduled stops.
