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We believe in the power of community.

Located in the Northern section of Alexandria, the Del Ray Business Association (DRBA) is comprised of thriving small businesses in a cottage neighborhood, complete with Mount Vernon Avenue as the “Main Street.” For over thirty years the DRBA has produced signature events completely funded by business sponsors and energetic volunteers.

Be Mine

Voting is now open for the 2025 Heart of Del Ray Award, recognizing the small businesses and organizations that are the heart and soul of our community.

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What's New

Sit, Stay, and Save the Date!

Del Ray’s event season kicks off with a paw-some event:  save the date for the 3rd Annual Del Ray Dog Fest on Sunday, April 6!

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FebruaryEvents

JAN 31 - FEB 09
Alexandria Restaurant Week
Along Mount Vernon Avenue
FEB 07 - MAR 01
MeWOW: Fabulous Felines Exhibit
Del Ray Artisans Gallery
FEB 08
Del Ray Farmers’ Market
Pat Miller Neighborhood Square
FEB 08
Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market
Mount Vernon & Bellefonte Avenues
FEB 15
Del Ray Farmers’ Market
Pat Miller Neighborhood Square
FEB 22
Del Ray Farmers’ Market
Pat Miller Neighborhood Square
FEB 22
Del Ray Citizens’ Association Chili Cook Off
Commonwealth Academy, 1321 Leslie Ave.
FEB 26
Del Ray Business Association Cocktails & Connections — Member Event
Del Ray Pizzeria & Draft House, 2218 Mt. Vernon Avenue
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Announcement

Know Your Farmer

Del Ray’s year-round farmers’ market is so beloved that it received the 2023 Heart of Del Ray Award!  Visit the market every Saturday from 8am to 12pm at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square, located at the intersection of Mt. Vernon & Oxford Avenues.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Dolce & Bean

Visit Dolce & Bean for artisanal, hand-crafted chocolates, confections, pastries, macarons, gelato, espresso and coffees, and stay for the warm and welcoming atmosphere; this sweet shop was voted by community members as the winner of a recent Heart of Del Ray.

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Feeling Generous?

The Del Ray Business Association is run exclusively by volunteers. It’s a great way to connect with your community and give back.

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