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Reston’s Nationally Ranked Holiday Parade Returns for 2026 With Giant Balloons, Santa, + More
Everyone knows living in Northern Virginia means a lot of hustle and bustle, but many may not realize that many small-town traditions still make the holiday season unforgettable. One of our favorite traditions is the Reston Holiday Parade at the Reston Town Center. It has all the hallmarks of a quintessential small-town celebration: community groups + local elected officials marching in the parade, local personalities taking part in the event, live music, and lots of programming for the kids. The event is capped off with an appearance by none other than Santa, making this celebration a beloved tradition in Northern Virginia. This year’s Parade marks the 34th anniversary of the celebration, and we’ve got all the details. Here’s everything you need to know about the Reston Holiday Parade taking place on Friday, November 27th, 2026.
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Weekend road closures in DC for Veterans Day race and parade, movie filming
A production crew is filming a movie in D.C.’s Adams Morgan and Anacostia neighborhoods this weekend. And the nation’s veterans are being honored with a race and parade in Downtown D.C. on Sunday. As a result, there will be several road closures to accommodate these events. Sunday’s National...
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Veterans Day in Alexandria: Closures, Trash Delays and a Ceremony
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, brings closures for many City services and changes to household trash collection, along with a local ceremony honoring those who served. City government offices, Alexandria City Public Schools, courts, libraries and most recreation facilities are scheduled to be closed. DASH...
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Author makes trip from Washington, D.C. to Omaha for book reading
Journalist and author Christopher Vondracek drove from Washington, D.C. to Omaha for one in a series of book readings throughout the Midwest. His sophomore work, "Redlin or Rodin," is a series of essays cataloging moments from his childhood in Minnesota parallel to his adult obsession with painter Terry Redlin. Vondracek's...
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Roof Leak Closes Duncan Branch Library Through Nov. 16
Del Ray branch expects to reopen Tuesday, Nov. 17, after emergency repairs. In a notice issued Friday evening, Nov. 6, Alexandria Library and the City said the branch would be closed from Saturday, Nov. 7, through Monday, Nov. 16. Reopening is anticipated Tuesday, Nov. 17. The work includes cleaning affected...
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Alexandria Teens: Enter a 30-Second Video Contest for a $10,000 Prize
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Last spring, a West Potomac Academy student proved that a short video about money could earn national recognition. Micah Hill’s entry, Declined and Confused, won the Bankers’ Choice award in the American Bankers Association’s Lights, Camera, Save! competition. Now Burke & Herbert Bank is inviting the next generation of young filmmakers to give it a try.