The Pursuit of Happiness
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The living is easy during Northern Virginia's summertime. Outdoor events reign and history comes alive with a plethora of entertainment choices - from concerts and festivals to gallery walks to historical reenactments. Be sure to check out the websites listed or call prior to your visit for the most up-to-date event information.


Alexandria's Red Cross Waterfront Festival

Oronoco Bay Park, Union and Madison sts.
Alexandria
703-549-8300

Third weekend in June. Jazz, rock & roll and oldies, visiting tall ships, children’s events, concession stands and more. Oronoco Bay Park, Union & Madison sts.

Celebrate Fairfax

12000 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax
703-324-3247

June 11-13, 2004

Civil War Camp Day

Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site, 4301 W. Braddock Rd.
Alexandria
703- 838-4848

Second Saturday in June. Living history program featuring Union and Confederate re-enactors and civilian interpreters. Daily life and living history impressions, infantry drills, and demonstrations. Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site

Eyewitness to War Civil War Event

Mount Zion Church
Aldie
703-771-5928

Juneteenth Commemoration

900 block Wythe St.
Alexandria
703- 838-4356

Third Saturday in June. Juneteenth celebrates the joyous day in African-American history when slaves in Texas first learned of their emancipation. Family-oriented celebration includes music, reading of the Emancipation Proclamation, poetry readings, genealogists and food vendors. 900 block Wythe St.

Manassas Railway Festival

Center Street
Manassas
703-361-6599

Occoquan Spring Arts and Crafts Festival

Mill Street
Occoquan
703-491-2168

Taste of the Town

Reston Town Center, 11921 Freedom Drive
Reston
703-707-9045

June 19, 2004

Wolf Trap's Season of Performances

Wolf Trap Farm Park, 1645 Trap Road
Vienna
703-255-1900

Civil War Weekend and Commemoration of the First Battle of Manassas

Manassas National Battlefield Park
Manassas
703-361-1339