[Archived] City of Alexandria Holds 13th Annual Armenian Festival

City Press Release


	For Immediate Release	For More Information, Contact
	May 17, 2005 PIO# 153-05/rdo	Barbara J. Gordon, Public Information Officer, or Raynard Owens, Communications Officer, at 703.838.4300 Raynard Owens, Communications Officer, at 703.838.4300

City of Alexandria Holds 13th Annual Armenian Festival

The City of Alexandria’s 13th Annual Armenian Festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 4, from noon to 6 pm at City Hall’s Market Square, 301 King St. Admission is free and the festival will be held rain or shine.

The festival will feature traditional Armenian folk dancers, instrumentalists, soloists, and performing arts groups; displays showcasing Armenian painting and arts and crafts; exhibits depicting ongoing earthquake and relief projects; and Armenian food and pastries that will be available for purchase.

The Armenian Festival is an annual charity event that benefits Gyumri, Alexandria’s Sister City, in Armenia. Proceeds from the festival assist with the humanitarian and educational needs of Gyumri’s citizens. The City’s Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities and the Alexandria-Gyumri Sister City Committee are co-sponsoring the event.

For more information on the Armenian Festival, call the City’s Special Events Hotline at 703.883.4686.

Visitors to the historic district are encouraged to take the Metro yellow or blue lines to the King Street Metro Station in Old Town, take DASH or Metro buses, or park in one of the convenient parking garages or lots. For a parking map, contact the Alexandra Convention and Visitors Association at 703.838.4200.

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