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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.

Rock On!

Join the Del Ray community for The 5th Annual Bands & Brews Bar Crawl!  This ultimate summer bar crawl features food & drink specials at 20+ Del Ray restaurants, live music at each venue, trolley transportation, raffles and more to benefit InspireLit.

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Attention Foodies

Alexandria Restaurant Week returns August 22-31, celebrating the creativity of our culinary community with special prix fixe menus at top Del Ray restaurants.

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August Events

AUG 01 - 30
“Lovely As a Tree” Art Exhibit
Del Ray Artisans Gallery
AUG 13
Cool Yoga
The Wellness Junction Lot, 1900 Mount Vernon Avenue
AUG 16
Del Ray Farmers’ Market
Pat Miller Neighborhood Square
AUG 16
5th Annual Bands & Brews Bar Crawl
Along Mount Vernon Avenue
AUG 20
Cocktails & Connections — DRBA Member Happy Hour
Junction Bakery, Bistro & Bar, 1508 Mount Vernon Avenue
AUG 20
Cool Yoga
The Wellness Junction Lot, 1900 Mount Vernon Avenue
AUG 22 - 31
Alexandria Restaurant Week
Along Mount Vernon Avenue
AUG 23
Del Ray Farmers’ Market
Pat Miller Neighborhood Square
AUG 30
Del Ray Farmers’ Market
Pat Miller Neighborhood Square
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The Well Ray Blog

Healthy Eyes, Happy Kids

Did you know that one in four children has undiagnosed vision issues? Eye2Eye Optometry Corner’s Dr. Dora Adamopoulos, O.D. explains why summer is the best time to screen for myopia in children.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Gustave Boulangerie

The winner of the 2025 Heart of Del Ray, Gustave Boulangerie is a favorite community gathering place, bringing an authentic and traditional French experience to Del Ray.

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