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Festival Kick Off Ceremony @ Old Waterfront Park Stage

Gather at 11:30 a.m., Ceremony from Noon – 1 p.m. 

• Kick off this special weekend with opening remarks and performances. 
• Featuring George Mason University's Patriots Fife and Drum Corps. 

Noon - 6 p.m.

Public Ship Tours

• Four stations for tours of the Kalmar Nyckel, Sultana, Providence, and Gazela 

250th History Village @ New Waterfront Park

• Join in on family-friendly activities and experience engaging historic programs. Explore the vibrancy of the region through booths hosted by local museums and organizations. 

ALX Jazz Fest presents Americana Roots Music Performances @ Old Waterfront Park

• First Performance Group | 1 – 2 p.m. 
• Second Performance Group | 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. 
• Third Performance Group | 3:45 – 4:30 p.m.  
• Fourth Performance Group | 5 – 6 p.m. 

Food and Drink Row @ Old Waterfront Park

• Experience local drinks and food with vendors and food trucks 

Arts Area @ Old Waterfront Park

• Get inspired and create an artwork that commemorates your visit to the Waterfront and Sails on the Potomac. 

250th History Outpost @ Point Lumley Park

• Join in on family-friendly activities and experience engaging historic programs. Explore the vibrancy of the region through booths hosted by local museums and organizations. 

Special Performance, 2-2:30 p.m.

City of Alexandria Pipes & Drums on the Strand

Noon - 6 p.m.

Public tours of ships 

• Four stations for tours of the Kalmar Nyckel, Sultana, Providence, and Gazela 

Noon - 7 p.m.

250th History Village @ New Waterfront Park

• Join in on family-friendly activities and experience engaging historic programs and performances. Explore the vibrancy of the region through booths hosted by local museums, organizations, and vendors. 

Arts Area @ Old Waterfront Park

• Get inspired and create an artwork that commemorates your visit to the Waterfront and Sails on the Potomac. 

250th History Outpost @ Point Lumley Park

• Join in on family-friendly activities and experience engaging historic programs. Explore the vibrancy of the region through booths hosted by local museums and organizations. 

Noon - 9 p.m.

ALX Jazz Fest presents American Jazz and Poetry @ Old Waterfront Park

• Opening Remarks | Noon – 12:15 p.m.  
• First Performance Group | 12:15 – 1 p.m.   
• Second Performance Group | 1:30 – 2:15 p.m.  
• Third Performance Group | 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. 
• Poetry | 4:15 – 4:20 p.m.  
• Fourth Performance Group | 4:20 – 5:20 p.m.  
• Poetry | 5:50 – 5:55 p.m. 
• Fifth Performance Group | 5:55 – 6:55 p.m.  
• Alexandria Poet Laureate and ACPS Student Poetry | 7:25 – 7:35 p.m.  
• Sixth Performance Group | 7:35 – 9:05 p.m. 

Food and Drink Row @ Old Waterfront Park

• Experience local drinks and food with vendors and food trucks 

Fireworks @ Alexandria Waterfront, 9 p.m. 

• Witness a stunning spectacle and celebrate the 250th as fireworks light up the Potomac River. 

Noon – 6 p.m. 

Public Ship Tour

• Four stations for tours of the Kalmar Nyckel, Sultana, Providence, and Gazela 

250th History Village @ New Waterfront Park

• Join in on family-friendly activities and experience engaging historic programs and performances. Explore the vibrancy of the region through booths hosted by local museums, organizations, and vendors. 

ALX Jazz Fest presents Future Sounds of America @ Old Waterfront Park

• Opening Remarks | Noon – 12:15 p.m.  
• First Performance Group | 12:15 – 1 p.m.  
• Second Performance Group | 1:30 – 2:15 p.m.  
• Third Performance Group | 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. 
• Fourth Performance Group | 4:15 – 5 p.m. 
• Fifth Performance Group | 5:10 – 6 p.m.  

Food and Drink Row @ Old Waterfront Park 

• Experience local drinks and food with vendors and food trucks 

Arts Area @ Old Waterfront Park

• Get inspired and create an artwork that commemorates your visit to the Waterfront and Sails on the Potomac. 

250th History Outpost @ Point Lumley Park 

• Join in on family-friendly activities and experience engaging historic programs. Explore the vibrancy of the region through booths hosted by local museums and organizations.