Alexandria Gearing Up for DiverseCity Multicultural Fest

Alexandria is hosting the second annual DiverseCity Alexandria Multicultural Festival from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Four Mile Run Park Community Building (4109 Mount Vernon Ave.).

Designed to bring community members together and celebrate Alexandria’s diversity, the festival will include free family entertainment, including live music and games and other activities representing the region’s cultures.

“Nearly a third of Alexandrians speak a language other than English at home,” said Debbie Hodnett, festival chair. “The city of Alexandria is proud to celebrate these diverse cultures by highlighting the variety of music, dance, crafts and cuisines that make Alexandria so vibrant.”

“This year we’re amplifying it by presenting even more multicultural performances, activities, handmade crafts and cuisines,” Hodnett said.

International crafts from local non-profit groups and cuisines from nearby restaurants will be available for purchase throughout the afternoon.

For updates on food vendors and the schedule of music performances, visit the festival’s Facebook page.

Public transportation is encouraged, but parking will be available at a nearby city parking lot and at St. Rita’s Church (3815 Russell Rd.).

Check out photos from last year’s festival.