# Event Details - **Event Name**: George Washington Birthday Celebration 2026 – Month-Long Events in Alexandria, VA - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 11:59 pm - **Event Description**: Celebrate George Washington's Birthday throughout February 2026 in his hometown of Alexandria, Virginia! This month-long celebration honors the Father of our Country during America's 250th Anniversary. **THROUGHOUT FEBRUARY: THE HUNT FOR WASHINGTON** ?️ A fun scavenger hunt for clues about Alexandria and George Washington! Download clue sheets (North or South Old Town) and solve clues at places associated with the General. Complete and submit for prize drawing! FREE • Sponsored by Lafayette College **THROUGH FEBRUARY 8: RESTAURANT CHERRY CHALLENGE** ? Alexandria's finest restaurants compete with cherry-inspired beverages, appetizers, entrées, and desserts in honor of Washington. You're the judge! Sponsored by Mount Vernon **SATURDAYS (FEB 7, 21 & 28): HAMILTON'S BFFs & FRENEMIES TOUR** ? 11 AM – Noon at Gadsby's Tavern Museum (134 N. Royal St.) Inspired by the musical Hamilton! Learn how Washington, Lafayette, Jefferson, Madison, and Burr intersected at this historic tavern. $15 per person **SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 – PARADE DAY:** ? **12 Noon – Wreath Laying Ceremony** Old Presbyterian Meeting House (321 S. Fairfax St.) Honor the Unknown Soldier of the Revolution with the DAR and SAR. FREE ?️ **2-4 PM – George Washington Birthday Parade** Old Town Alexandria (King, Royal & Fairfax Streets) The nation's oldest and largest George Washington Birthday Parade! 2026 Theme: "Virginia's Son ~ America's Founding Father" Up to 80,000 spectators! ?️ **6:30 PM – George Washington's Birthnight Dinner** Gadsby's Tavern Museum (134 N. Royal St.) Four-course period dinner with wine. General Washington (Brian Hilton) in attendance! Cocktail attire. $150 per person **MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 – PRESIDENTS' DAY:** ☕ **8:30 AM – Friendship Firehouse Annual Breakfast** Westin Old Town Alexandria (400 Courthouse Square) Keynote: General George Washington. $50/person ?️ **11 AM – 4 PM – Gadsby's Tavern Museum** Special hours! Tour two historic taverns Washington visited. $5 admission (Alexandria residents free) **FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20:** ? George Washington Memorial Society Reception (GWMS members) George Washington Masonic National Memorial • White tie formal **SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21:** ? **9 AM – 12 PM – George Washington Symposium** George Washington Masonic National Memorial Presentations including "Life in Alexandria in the 1770s" • $50 ? **6-10 PM – George Washington Birthday Gala** George Washington Masonic National Memorial White tie formal celebration with banquet and silent auction. $275/person **HISTORIC SITES OPEN PARADE DAY:** • Friendship Firehouse Museum (11 AM–5 PM) • Christ Church (10 AM–4 PM) • Old Presbyterian Meeting House (10 AM–4 PM) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/george-washington-birthday-celebration-2026-month-long-events-in-alexandria-va/4300029616587559 - **Event Categories**: parades, meetups, contests, workshops, art, fine-arts, nonprofit, live-music, presidents-day - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Alexandria - **state**: Virginia - **country**: United States - **location**: Old Town Alexandria - **lat**: 38.8048 - **long**: -77.0469 - **full address**: Old Town Alexandria, King Street, Alexandria, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: George Washington Birthday Celebration 2026 – Month-Long Events in Alexandria, VA - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/cd458870-0100-11f1-b566-b9978170f414-rimg-w1200-h628-dc1b2a1f-gmir.png?v=1770123838 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is George Washington Birthday Celebration 2026 – Month-Long Events in Alexandria, VA being held? - **A:** George Washington Birthday Celebration 2026 – Month-Long Events in Alexandria, VA takes place on Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 11:59 pm at Old Town Alexandria, King Street, Alexandria, United States. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** George Washington Birthday Celebration 2026 – Month-Long Events in Alexandria, VA is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Alexandria, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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