First Saturday in August
The Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association holds its annual Firehouse Festival each year on the first Saturday in August. The popular family event features antique fire apparatus, craft booths, displays by Alexandria merchants, and live music.In addition to the day's outdoor events, festival participants will enjoy visiting the Friendship Firehouse Museum, originally built as a firehouse in 1855.
Now a philanthropic organization focusing on fire-fighting history and fire safety, the Friendship Fire Company remains active in community events, including the annual Festival.
Food and beverages are available. Children will receive free fire helmets, meet a real Dalmatian, and are treated to a supervised visit inside the City's fire trucks. For more information, call 703.838.3891.
Third Sunday in June
Friendship Firehouse offers special tours for Fathers on Father’s Day. On this special day, Friendship Firehouse makes every father an honorary Chief of the Friendship Fire Company Bucket Brigade. Every dad, with his children, receives a certificate, rings the fire bell, and has his picture taken with the Friendship fire engine. This event is free and open to the general public. For more information, call 703.838.3891.
