Photo courtesy of City of Alexandria
Two children watch a past Alexandria birthday fireworks show.
Get ready to have some fun Saturday in Old Town Alexandria!
Alexandria will celebrate its 276th (and the USA’s 249th) birthday on Saturday, July 12, at Oronoco Bay Park, at 100 Madison St. in Alexandria.The evening includes live music and food and drink vendors and ends with the grand finale--a fireworks display on the Potomac River starting at 9:30 p.m. The fun begins at 6 p.m., ending with the fireworks finale from 9:30-9:45 p.m. Admission is free.
In case of inclement weather, the full event will be rescheduled for Sunday, July 13, at 6 p.m. The forecast on Tuesday shows a slight chance of rain around 10 p.m.
Visitors are encouraged to bike, walk, or take alternative public transportation. For a list of garages and parking lots in the Old Town historic district, visit Where to Park in Old Town. Handicapped-accessible parking will be available on the 500 block of N. Fairfax Street. For those traveling by bike or scooter or in need of stroller drop-off, GO Alex will offer a free bike/scooter/stroller valet on Fairfax Street at the entrance of Wythe Street Park leading to Oronoco Bay Park.
The following food vendors will be on site to sell meals, snacks, and desserts:
• A&B Soft Serve Ice Cream
• A.M. Kettle
• Ana’s Twist
• Himalayan Soul Food
• Rocklands BBQ
• Scuttlebutt Bakery
• The Big Cheese
• Yummy food Corner
Oronoco Bay Park has lawn seating, and participants are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. Grilling, smoking, tents, and large or staked umbrellas are not permitted. If groups or families are separated, an area for lost persons will be located at the City stage and at the City Birthday information tent located near the center of the park at the Mount Vernon Trail. Please leave pets at home and be mindful of your neighbors by refraining from smoking at this event.
Master of Ceremonies
Photo courtesy of City of Alexandria
George Worrell will serve as master of ceremonies Saturday at Alexandria's birthday celebration.
The master of ceremonies for the evening will be George Worrell, a respected media personality, lifestyle expert, and host of the acclaimed podcast insideSTYLE and the PBS series Neighborhood Favorites. With a deep passion for storytelling, George has built a reputation for spotlighting local entrepreneurs, creative minds, and community changemakers.
As the host and executive producer of Neighborhood Favorites, George takes viewers on a vibrant journey through the DMV and beyond, highlighting small businesses and the people behind them. The series airs on WHUT Channel 32, the only PBS station based in Washington, DC, and streams nationally on PBS Passport, reaching over 65 million monthly viewers.
His podcast insideSTYLE, heard on DC Radio 96.3 HD4 and HUR Voices on SiriusXM Channel 141, blends conversations on fashion, leadership, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. George’s insightful interviews and authentic style have made insideSTYLE a trusted platform for meaningful dialogue and inspiration.
With decades of experience in media, fashion, and event production, George Worrell brings a distinctive voice and vision to every platform he touches—connecting audiences through stories that celebrate style, community, and resilience.
Schedule At-A-Glance
6 p.m. - Introduction by Master of Ceremonies George Worrell, Opening Act music by DJ Geena Marie
7:30 p.m. - Town crier announces Mayor Alyia Gaskins; poetry reading by Alexandria Poet Laureate; acknowledgements
8 p.m. - Distribution of birthday cupcakes by members of City Council
8:30 p.m. - Performance by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
9:30 p.m. - Grand finale fireworks display, Ceremonial cannons by the Presidential Salute Battery
9:45 p.m. – Closing remarks
Vantage points for 9:30 p.m. fireworks viewing:
- Canal Center Plaza (Center Canal Plaza)
- Rivergate Park (2 Montgomery St.)
- Oronoco Bay Park (100 Madison St.)
- Founders Park (351 North Union St.)
- Waterfront Park (1A Prince St.)
- Point Lumley Park, (1 Duke St.)
- Windmill Hill Park (501 South Union St.)
- Fords Landing boardwalk (99 Franklin St.)
- Jones Point Park (Jones Point Drive)
- George Washington Masonic Temple (101 Callahan Drive)
