First Thursday With 'Unmask Your Superhero' Theme Rescheduled

UPDATE: Due to expected inclement weather, First Thursday has been rescheduled to Saturday, June 12.

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Del Ray's First Thursday series continues in June with an "Unmask Your Superhero" theme.

The next First Thursday will take place along Mount Vernon Avenue on Saturday, June 12 at 12 p.m. Residents are encouraged to don a superhero cape or costume and participate in the planned activities. Taste of Del Ray winners will also be announced.

One of the activities is a Superhero Art Hunt. Original paintings of superheroes painted by local artists are hidden around the neighborhood. If you find a painting, it's yours to keep. Clue sheets are available at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square (Mount Vernon & Oxford Avenues) and at Foundation Fitness (1901 Mount Vernon Avenue) starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday.

Residents can also nominate Community Heroes for awards. Share the story of an employee, friend, neighbor, or family member who has gone above to community during challenging times. Ten individuals will win and each receive a $50 gift card to Spice Kraft. See the nominating form here.

Each month's First Thursday supports a different local cause. June spotlights Dunbar Alexandria-Olympic Boys & Girls Club, which supports the youth of Alexandria with various programs. Residents can donate individually-wrapped children's snacks, mac & cheese cups, fruit or applesauce cups, or juice boxes to the Dunbar Alexandria-Olympic Boys & Girls Club. Items will be collected at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square (intersection of Mount Vernon & Oxford Avenues) and at Foundation Fitness (1901 Mount Vernon Avenue), Del Ray Psych & Wellness (1900 Mount Vernon Avenue), The Dog Store (2301 Mount Vernon Avenue), and Waxing the City (2727 Mount Vernon Avenue) from May 27 to June 3. To make a monetary donation, visit bgcgw.org/newdonatepage and select Alexandria Club from the drop-down menu.

First Thursday is held monthly on the First Thursday of the month from April to September.