For Immediate Release: August 15, 2023

The City of Alexandria will host its annual "Tons of Trucks" event on Saturday, September 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Chinquapin Park (3210 King St.). This event will occur rain or shine.

Attendees of all ages are invited to explore and get behind the wheel of their favorite City vehicles, meet the staff who help build, maintain, serve and protect the community and learn about the vehicles they use. Other activities include an art project with the City's Mobile Art Lab, giveaways, photo opportunities, and food truck vendors.

Door prizes are available to participants who ride a DASH Bus or use Capital Bikeshare to get to the event. Visit alexandriava.gov/GOAlex for more information on alternative transit options.

Driving to the event? Parking is available at Alexandria City High School (3330 King St), the First Baptist Church (2932 King St.), and curbside along King Street in front of Chinquapin Park.

The admission fee is $5 per person. Tickets are available for advance online purchase or on the day of the event.

For additional information, visit alexandriava.gov/rpca/tons-of-trucks-2023

For reasonable disability accommodations, contact lindsay.burneson@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.5457, Virginia Relay 711.

If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available to you, please call 703.746.3961 or email genevieve.babecki@alexandriava.gov