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Dates Set for 7th Annual Alexandria Summer Sidewalk Sale
In all, 50 boutiques will participate; event will feature free parking. Look for details on "Snap Your Swag" Instagram contest.
ALEXANDRIA, VA -- Alexandria’s summer time deal-grabbing tradition returns with the 7th Annual Alexandria Summer Sidewalk Sale coming Saturday and Sunday, August 13-14 to Old Town and Del Ray.
The event led by Visit Alexandria in partnership with the City of Alexandria, the Old Town Boutique District and the Del Ray Business Association, will feature more than 50 Alexandria boutiques offering deeply discounted summer merchandise (up to 80 percent off). The sale is one of the most anticipated summer events in Alexandria.
The Alexandria Sidewalk Sale is a chance to find bargains and treasures from Alexandria’s small business boutiques. Local retailers will display a wide range of goods from fashion and jewelry to home decor, culinary, seasonal and gift items at discounted prices.
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Participating stores such as The Shoe Hive, Kiskadee, La Cuisine, the Purple Goose, Red Barn Mercantile, and Olio Tasting Room to name a few, will have bright yellow balloon markers outside of their storefronts. The City of Alexandria will provide free parking at City meters (Saturday andSunday) in Old Town and Del Ray and DASH’s free King Street Trolley will start at 9 a.m. (Saturday only).
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Shoppers are invited to show off their Sidewalk Sale swag by posting their deals on Instagram. To join, individuals must post a photo or video of their finds on Instagram and use the hashtag #SidewalkSaleALX. Participants will then be entered to win an Alexandria prize pack – an overnight stay and 10 gift cards from acclaimed Alexandria restaurants and boutiques.
For a complete list of all participating businesses and examples of sale items, visit: VisitAlexVA.com/SidewalkSale.
Event details
- What: 7th Annual Alexandria Summer Sidewalk Sale
- When: Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 14, 2016 (rain or shine)
- If there is inclement weather, Sidewalk Sale tables and merchandise will be brought inside.
- Where: Participating stores throughout Old Town and Del Ray
- Time: Hours vary by retailer; visit website for more information
- Website: VisitAlexVA.com/SidewalkSale
- Twitter: @AlexandriaVA #SidewalkSaleALX
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