Special Events in Arlington Archives - Page 27 of 28

#65 – Ride in the Armed Forces Cycling Classic

September 29, 2010 by Elizabeth Bouchard

Photo Courtesy of Armed Forces Cycling Classic

The Armed Forces Cycling Classic is held in early to mid-June featuring two full days of riding and racing from kids to top pros in Clarendon and Crystal City. You can sign up to ride or just come out to cheer them on.

Clarendon Cup

Saturday will feature the Clarendon Cup, the Washington area’s premier Pro/Am races. High speed bike races will take place on a 1 kilometer course on city streets. There will be amateur races in the morning, followed by the women’s Pro/Am race and kids’ races, which begin at 11:35 a.m. The Men’s Pro race begins approximately 12:05 and is 100 laps.

Crystal Cup

On Sunday, races begin at 7:00am with a closed course open to cyclists of all abilities, the Air Force Association Cycling Classic’s Challenge Ride. All riders must be off the course by 10am.

Some of the top pros in the world will participate in the Men’s pro race, which will be gin immediately after the Challenge Ride. There will be kids’ races, women’s and senior men’s races later in the day.

For a complete schedule, registration information and course routes, visit the Armed Forces Cycling Classic website.

#51 – Line Up to Watch Rolling To Remember

September 28, 2010 by Elizabeth Bouchard

Rolling To Remember

Memorial Day weekend marks the arrival of hundreds of thousands of motorcyclists to the DC area to participate in Rolling to Remember, (formerly known as Rolling Thunder), a demonstration to pay respect for Veterans who gave their lives for our freedom and accountability for POW-MIAs and to raise awareness for the mental health crisis affecting thousands of Veterans. The motorcyclists meet at the Pentagon in Arlington on Sunday morning before Memorial Day and began their ride to the Lincoln Memorial around noon. Some of the best viewing sites are along the Memorial Bridge and on Constitution Avenue. Visit the Rolling to Remember website for the complete schedule.

#50 – Learn the Tango at the Argentine Festival

September 27, 2010 by Elizabeth Bouchard

Do you love watching Dancing With the Stars and wish you could do the Argentine Tango? Every year since 1988 there has been an Argentine Festival held at various locations in Arlington. For 2024, the 37th festival was held at Kenmore Middle School June 1st and featured Argentine food, crafts, tango lessons and contests.

#41 – Celebrate National Biking Month

September 27, 2010 by Elizabeth Bouchard

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May is National Biking Month. On one Sunday in May you can participate in the Washington and Arlington Community Bike Ride where the streets will be car-free. Highlights include an extended section of George Washington Memorial Parkway and visits to the Marine Corps and Air Force Memorials.

For more trails and bike routes visit Bike Arlington.

#38 – Come to the Taste of Arlington

September 26, 2010 by Elizabeth Bouchard

Taste of Arlington

See the Ballston area turned into a lively street festival at the annual Taste of Arlington every May where more than 50 restaurants will have samples of their food. There will also be a beer pavillion, singing and dancing performances from local artists on two stages and a KidZone. For 2014, the event will be held May 18th from noon to five. Booths will be set up along Wilson Blvd. from Glebe Road to N Quincy Street and on Stuart Street to 9th Street. You can purchase tickets online or at the event. This year a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC). Parking is available in the Ballston Parking Garage or watch the video below for public transportation options.

2010 Clarendon Day is Saturday 9/25

September 23, 2010 by Elizabeth Bouchard

This year’s Clarendon Day will be combined with Virginia Hospital Center’s Family Fun Day for even more fun! Starting at 8:20 AM with a 5K run, a 10K at 9:00 AM, and a kids’ dash at 10:30 AM, and followed by music on two stages, over 50 vendors, and food from local restaurants, face painting, games, fitness classes, dancing and health screenings from 11-5. All events will take place around the Clarendon Metro Station.