Alexandria-Caen Sister Cities

Alexandria-Caen Sister Cities The Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee promotes educational and cultural exchange between Caen, France and Alexandria, VA

The Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee is a volunteer city committee that promotes educational and cultural exchange between the city of Caen in Normandy, France and the city of Alexandria in Virginia. The committee coordinates an annual student exchange program, an internship program, French language lessons, a lecture series, and children's story time. Our big signature event is a D-day (June

6th) commemorative event every year on Market Square. Throughout the year we might host a variety of events including fundraisers, educational events, wine & cheese parties, or sporting events.

This Monday!
06/20/2026

This Monday!

TODAY 1-4 pm. See you at Carlyle Square! Generation 🇫🇷🇺🇸🇨🇦🇬🇧
05/31/2026

TODAY 1-4 pm. See you at Carlyle Square! Generation 🇫🇷🇺🇸🇨🇦🇬🇧

THIS SUNDAY 1-4 p.m. Live music 🎶, official ceremony 🇫🇷🇺🇸🇬🇧🇨🇦, WWII Reenactors 🪖
05/29/2026

THIS SUNDAY 1-4 p.m. Live music 🎶, official ceremony 🇫🇷🇺🇸🇬🇧🇨🇦, WWII Reenactors 🪖

Alexandria has been commemorating D-Day for 16 years! 🇺🇸🇫🇷🇨🇦🇬🇧
05/28/2026

Alexandria has been commemorating D-Day for 16 years! 🇺🇸🇫🇷🇨🇦🇬🇧

🎖️ Alexandria’s D-Day commemoration moves to new location during City Hall construction

The 16th Annual D-Day Commemoration in Alexandria will be held on May 31 at Carlyle Square, due to ongoing construction at City Hall and Market Square. The event will feature speeches from local officials and international representatives, live music, reenactments, educational exhibits, and activities for families, with parking available nearby.

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05/27/2026

This Sunday 1-4.
Remembering D-Day 82 years later.
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Carlyle Park

NEW THIS YEAR: Due to construction at City Hall, Alexandria's D-Day commemoration will be held at a new location. Mark y...
05/21/2026

NEW THIS YEAR: Due to construction at City Hall, Alexandria's D-Day commemoration will be held at a new location. Mark your calendar for Sunday, May 31st, 1-4pm at John Carlyle Square.

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The City of Alexandria remembers D-Day!
05/16/2026

The City of Alexandria remembers D-Day!

Join us tonight at Gatsby's Tavern for Game Night!To Lafayette! A Franco-American Game Night honors the historic friends...
03/27/2026

Join us tonight at Gatsby's Tavern for Game Night!

To Lafayette! A Franco-American Game Night honors the historic friendship between France and the United States. Guests can enjoy games, activities, and a themed presentation while learning more about the era.

Historic Alexandria welcomes guests to an evening of fun, games, and history at Tavern Games Night at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal Street, Alexandria. Held in the historic ballroom, this lively series features traditional tavern games, a brief themed presentation, and pub trivia around 7:30 p.m., with a cash bar available during the event. Admission includes access to all games, activities, and presentations

Get your tickets now through the Alexandria Shop https://shop.alexandriava.gov/EventPurchase.aspx?dateselected=3/27/2026 registration is recommended as space is limited.

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301 King Street
Alexandria, VA
22314

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

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