ANNUAL EVENTS SPONSORED BY THE CHAMBER:

MAJOR EVENTS in ANNANDALE

These major events are the most well attended in Greater Annandale.

National Night Out

Annandale celebrates National Night Out at the Annandale Shopping Center on the first Tuesday in August, where a free outdoor movie and popcorn, glitter tattoos, refreshments, martial arts demonstrations, raffles and children's activities are planned (all FREE). This national celebration is held to promote community involvement in crime prevention and neighborhood camaraderie.

Bring the family, your neighbors and friends to enjoy this evening of free family fun, carnival games, face painting, balloon artists, food and the opportunity to meet local fire and police officers.

Information, Video, and Photos of National Night Out in Annandale

The Annandale Parade

Fourth Saturday in October beginning at 10 AM. The annual parade dates back to 1950 and attracts an enormous attendance. Marching along Columbia Pike from the historic white church near Gallows Road all the way to Markham Place, thousands of participants from Clowns, Storybook Characters, and Marching Bands to Antique & Military Cars, Fire Trucks, Civic Organizations, Scouts, and beautifully costumed International Dancers will parade before the residents of Greater Annandale. Sponsored by the Annandale Chamber of Commerce, this 68 year old tradition only gets bigger and better every year.

The Parade's Grand Marshal will, after the police and fire escorts, lead the parade past the reviewing stand and continue to Markham Place. Judges will vote on the best music/dance group, best costume, and best float. The most popular announcer in the Parade's history, Bob Reuss, will be back again to provide his enthusiastic color commentary on the procession.

Children in the community are invited to watch the parade in their Halloween costumes and to collect the frequent gifts of candy that the marching groups hand-out making for a day of family fun?

If your organization wishes to participate, entry forms must be received in the Chamber office by October 12, 2020 and are available at www.annandalechamber.com under Our Events. If space fills prior to October 12, 2020, regretfully your participation can not be accepted.

Parade Entry Forms and Information

Midday Marketing Receptions

The chamber is hosting regular Midday Marketing Receptions at the new chamber office. Invitations are issued to small groups rotating through the chamber membership in order to offer you a new opportunity to meet as many chamber members and business owners as possible over the course of the year. Chamber Networking is about building relationships with new business contacts, identifying potential new customers, while providing an opportunity to meet fellow members in a congenial relaxed setting. Expand your professional address book along with your business base.

Programs at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space on Columbia Pike

For more information: www.fcrevite.org/eileen-garnett-civic-space

PICTURES OF THE ANNANDALE PARADE

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