Taste Of Del Ray, Other Events Canceled Due To Coronavirus

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The continuing new coronavirus pandemic has cancelled a few of Del Ray's major summer events. Taste of Del Ray and Well Ray in June as well as the Del Ray Music Festival will not happen in 2020.

A decision on October's Art on the Avenue, one of Del Ray's largest events, has not been made. Art on the Avenue typically draws 75,000 people.

"Although we don't know what the next few months will bring, I wanted to let you know that I look forward to keeping this important event on the calendar unless we are advised to proceed differently by the experts and state officials," wrote Art on the Avenue chair wrote Pat Miller. "Should it look like there will still be a ban on large gatherings in October, we will notify you as soon as possible."

While in-person events are canceled, there are various ways Del Ray residents can stay engaged with the community:

• Del Ray Bingo offers community and business-related challenges to complete for a chance to win prizes. A new bingo card is provided every two weeks. Check back for the next bingo card.
• Restaurants have takeout and delivery while in-person dining is closed.
• The Del Ray Farmers Market is open Saturdays for pre-orders only.
• Retail shops have alternative shopping options.
• Some fitness studios are offering virtual classes.

Businesses are welcome to post in our free open-closed directory for Alexandria businesses.