One admission price includes entertainment for the whole family!

Adults: $15
Children (3-12 years): one child free with a paying adult; additional children $5 each
Children under 3 are FREE

Admission ticket includes tall ship tours, musical entertainment, arts & crafts show, interactive exhibits, and children's crafts and activities.

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The Festival is held at Oronoco Bay Park in Alexandria, Virginia.

The park is located on the Old Town Alexandria waterfront at the north end of Union Street. Street parking is extremely limited. There will be limited parking available at the George Washington Masonic Temple located near the King Street Metro Station. We encourage everyone to use Metro.

Take Metrobus or Metrorail to the Alexandria Waterfront Festival. FREE Festival shuttle service to/from King Street Metro station (Blue or Yellow lines) during Festival hours - shuttles run every 20 minutes.

On weekends and holidays, park FREE at Metro-operated lots. To plan your trip, visit The RideGuide at www.metroopensdoors.com or call 202-637-7000 (TTY 202-638-3780).

New in 2008: FREE Bike Valet Parking!
Ride your bike to the Waterfront Festival and let the Washington Area Bicycle Association and Jefferson-Houston Elementary School put it in the FREE bike valet parking area at Gate 2 located on N. Fairfax and Pendleton Streets. Just show up at the Valet Station, hand over your bike to a smiling volunteer attendant and enjoy the event. Our attendants will be at the Festival each day from opening until 7 pm to keep an eye on your bike until you return. Bike Valet parking is the best way to remove the hassle of traffic and parking from your day! This free service is provided by the City of Alexandria. Learn more at www.alexandriava.gov/localmotion.

Read This Before Leaving Home - We thank you for respecting the Festival Rules while on the grounds

• Due to increased national security, bags will be checked at festival entrances
• No pets or animals with the exception of service animals are allowed on the grounds
• No coolers allowed through the entrance gates
• No alcohol allowed to enter or exit the festival grounds
• Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of l8
• No bicycles, roller blades, scooters or skateboards in the park
• (Bike parking located at Gate 3 on Madison Street)
• Video or audio recording of musical entertainment is prohibited
• A limit of two (2) alcoholic beverages may be purchased at one time
• Alcohol sales end a minimum of one hour prior to closing
• No carrying or possession of weapons or firearms
• No filming, videotaping, or audio recording of stage entertainment
• If you must smoke, then we ask that you do so away from family areas
• Wear sunscreen
• Shirts and shoes required
• No swimming or wading
• No political canvassing
• Keep hydrated