City Tree Lighting Ceremony
Scottish Christmas Walk
Holiday Boat Parade of Lights
The annual Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights returns to Alexandria's waterfront on Saturday, December 1, at 5:30 p.m. Dozens of boats will light up Alexandria during an evening of fun and festivities.
Amazon HQ2 and Virginia Tech Innovation Campus
Amazon HQ NOVA will locate in National Landing, which encompasses parts of Pentagon City, Crystal City, and Potomac Yard. Virginia Tech will develop a revolutionary Innovation Campus in National Landing, within walking distance of the new Potomac Yard Metro Station.
Property Owners Can Apply for Credits to Lower Stormwater Utility Fees
Beginning December 1, all property owners in the City can apply to lower their 2019 stormwater utility fees. Fee reductions, called credits, recognize property owners’ actions that reduce stormwater runoff or improve stormwater quality.
Alexandria Again Recognized Among the Nation’s Top Digital Cities
Alexandria has been ranked among the top 10 cities of its size on the Digital Cities Survey for the 14th consecutive year. The annual program evaluates cities' approaches to information technology, community engagement, policy and operations.
City Hosts “Navigator” to Assist with Health Insurance Enrollment
The City is hosting a trained “Navigator” to assist residents in obtaining health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act before the annual open enrollment period ends on December 15.
City Provides Updates on Historic Ship Discoveries at Robinson Landing
Archaeologists are continuing to make progress in the research and excavation of three historic ships found at the Robinson Landing construction site.