Due to inclement weather, The Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities has cancelled the next stop on our 18th Annual Community Cookout Series. Please be safe tomorrow and make sure you come to next week’s cookout at Ruby Tucker Centerfor at 6 p.m. for an opportunity to connect with neighbors, enjoy free food, games, activities, and giveaways, and learn more about the wide range of services and programs offered by city agencies.
Be sure to check out our full schedule of upcoming cookouts happening near you!
You’re welcome to attend one—or all—of the events, with different City agencies featured at each location.
| Date | Location |
| CANCELLED Wednesday, May 14 | CANCELLED The Acclaim 46 South Whiting Street |
| Wednesday, May 21 | Ruby Tucker Center 300 block of Tancil Court |
| Thursday, May 29 | Mason at Van Dorn 140 South Van Dorn Street |
| Wednesday, June 4 | Southern Towers 4900 Seminary Road |
| Wednesday, June 11 | Princess Square 400 North West Street |
| Wednesday, June 18 | Patrick Henry Rec Center 4643 Taney Avenue |
| Wednesday, June 25 | Andrew Adkins 1200 block of Wythe Street |
| Wednesday, July 1 | Casa Chirilagua 4100 Mt. Vernon Ave |
Learn more about the start of these annual cookouts:
The City of Alexandria Community Cookout was initiated by two dedicated staff members from the Department of Recreation. Their goal was to boost program participation and increase outreach to two of Alexandria’s most underserved communities.
As a result, what began as a small departmental project has grown into a major community initiative. Today, more than 50 City agencies and nonprofit organizations participate in the cookouts. These events have reached and served over 20,000 residents and are now proudly supported by the City Manager’s Office.
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