Del Ray To Delray Beach Giveaway Held In March

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia and Delray Beach, Florida may be similar in name, but the latter offers more consistently warm weather throughout the year. For Del Ray residents, the Florida destination is a fitting getaway once the pandemic is over.

One year after the pandemic began, the Del Ray Business Association is launching a raffle to thank the community for their support of businesses. The winner will get a trip to Delray Beach, Florida from Dec. 28, 2021 to Jan. 2, 2022.

"After a long and difficult year, the vaccine is here, bringing new hope for a safe and gradual return to normal," said Dr. Lauren Fisher, the Del Ray Business Association's president. "One of the things we're looking forward to most is traveling again. This fun promotion is a way to say thank you to the community for their tremendous support of our small businesses, and to encourage customers to continue to shop local as we wrap up these tough winter months."

Residents can receive an entry for every $25 in purchases from an independent, locally-owned small business in Del Ray from March 10 to 31. Del Ray businesses are located between Route 1 and Russell Road, and from Braddock Road to the south and Glebe Road to the north.

Entries should be submitted through an online form with receipts of purchases from small businesses. The winner will be announced during the initial First Thursday event of 2021 on April 1 from 6 p.m. to dusk.

For more information on the contest and the entry form, visit visitdelray.com/delraybeach.