[Archived] City of Alexandria Hosts Annual Memorial Day Jazz Festival

City Press Release


	For Immediate Release	For More Information, Contact
	May 19, 2006 PIO# 130-06/rdo	Brian Hannigan, Director of Communications, or Raynard Owens, Communications Officer, at 703.838.4300 Raynard Owens, Communications Officer, at 703.838.4300

City of Alexandria Hosts Annual Memorial Day Jazz Festival

The City of Alexandria will host its Annual Memorial Day Jazz Festival on Monday, May 29, from 1 to 7 pm, at Fort Ward Park, 4301 W. Braddock Road. Admission is free.

Tom Grooms of WJZW “Smooth Jazz” 105.9 FM will serve as this year’s master of ceremonies. The festival will feature music from Juanita Williams, Kevin “Stixx” Marshall, Al Williams, Keith Kilgo, and the James Bazen Big Band.

The park features amphitheater and grass seating. Lawn chairs and blankets will be allowed. Vendors will provide food for purchase, and attendees can bring picnic baskets. Grills are available in the park at picnic sites. No alcoholic beverages are allowed, and pets should be left at home.

Parking will be available on both sides of West Braddock Road. Additional parking will be located at the Minnie Howard School, 3801 West Braddock Road., and T. C. Williams High School, 3330 King St.

In case of inclement weather, the festival will be relocated to the Lee Center's Kauffman Auditorium, 1108 Jefferson St.

For additional information, call the City's Events Hotline at 703.883.4686.

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