National Night Out 2023 To Be Observed In Alexandria Neighborhoods

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Just over a week after a fatal shooting prompted Alexandria leaders to speak out about violence, National Night Out events will be held to support crime prevention in the city.

National Night Out is an annual event that will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 1. Participating communities will host cookouts, block parties, open houses and more. Public safety agencies like Alexandria Police, Alexandria Sheriff's Office and Alexandria Fire Department will participate along with city leaders.

According to Alexandria Police, the event seeks to "heighten crime prevention awareness, generate support for anti-crime programs, and send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized, and working with law enforcement to help prevent crime."

"National Night Out is a fun evening for all," said Alexandria Police Chief Don Hayes in a statement. "Our agency believes in community policing and National Night Out gives us a chance to celebrate our success in working together to reduce crime and improve the quality of life throughout our city. I look forward to seeing everyone in the community."

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Communities around the U.S. have held National Night Out events on the first Tuesday of August since 1984. Today, thousands of communities from all U.S. states, territories and military bases participate, according to National Night Out's website.

Below are participating Alexandria communities:

• ARHA Arlandria Glebe Park/Old Dominion Casa Chirilagua: 4109 Mount Vernon Ave., 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• ARHA Charles Houston Rec Center: 901 Wythe St. (parking lot), 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• ARHA Ladrey High-Rise: 300 Wythe St. (courtyard), 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• ARHA Princess Square: 1400 block Princess St., 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• ARHA Quaker Hill Apartments: 100 block Ellsworth St., 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Auburn Village: 101 E. Glebe Rd., 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Backyard Boats & Potomac St.: 700 Potomac St. (Potomac St. & Franklin St.), 5:30 p.m.
• Brent Place: 375. S Reynolds St. (back parking deck), 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Brenton of Del Ray: 500 Block of E. Luray, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Brookville Seminary Valley Civic Alexandria Free Methodist Church: 4901 Polk Ave., 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Burgess Square: 827 Wolfe St. (parking lot), Thurman Alley between Alfred and Columbus St., 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Carlyle Community Council: 300 John Carlyle St., 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Clifford Ave.: 403 Clifford Ave. (between Montrose and East Glebe Rd.), 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Clover/College Park Civic Association: 1000 Blk Vassar Rd., 6 p.m.
• Contempo Nova Apartments: 5760 Dow Ave., 5 p.m.
• Del Ray Citizens Association: 2311 Mt. Vernon Ave., 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Edsall Bluff Condominiums: 6133 Edsall Rd. (Edsall Bluff pool), 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Green House Condominiums: 5300 Holmes Run Parkway (back of building), 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Hopkins-Tancil ARHA: 322 Tancil Ct., 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Hume Springs Playground Park: 100 Dale St., 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Lennox Place at Sunnyside Courtyard: Common area (intersection of Charles Ave., Shorter Lane and Courtland Circle), 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Lincolnia Hills & Heywood Glen Civic Association: Moody Ct., 6 p.m.
• Lloyd’s Apartments800 Tennessee Ave. (in front of rental office), 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Lynhaven Civic Association: 3525 Wilson Ave., 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Oakcrest Civic Association: 1400-1600 Oakcrest Drive, 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Old Presbyterian Meeting House: 323 S. Fairfax St., 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Olde Towne South Townhouse Association: 500 Block South Patrick St., 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Port Royal: 801 N. Pitt St., 5 p.m.
• Potomac Yard Civic Association: 2401 Main Line Blvd, 6 p.m.
• Quantrell Mews HOA, Ricketts Walk, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Seminary Civic Association: Cul de sac of Woods Ave/Place, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Spring St. Community: 100-300 E. Spring St./Little St., 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Stonegate Foundation: 4659 Kinsey Lane, 6 p.m.
• Taylor Run Citizens Association: 201 W. Taylor Run Pkwy., 5:30 p.m.
• The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living: 5000 Fairbanks Ave., 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Wakefield-Tarleton Civic Association: Intersection of S. Jenkins St. and Holmes Run Pkwy. (Tarleton Park), 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Warwick Village Citizens Association: 3201 Landover St. - Landover Park, 5:30 p.m.