Another Summerfest is in the books! The VHCA would like to thank all of our wonderful sponsors and volunteers who made the festival possible. The weekend was kicked off with a circus themed parade and showing of “The Greatest Showman” at our annual neighborhood dinner. Bright and early Saturday morning over 800 runners turned out…
Read MoreInformation letters and parking passes were mailed on May 20, 2019 to residents of streets that will be completely closed to traffic during Summerfest (such as Virginia Avenue from N. Highland to Park), Greencove, parts of Crestridge accessed from alley). If your neighbor receives their letter and you don’t, please wait for another day to receive…
Read MoreThe 36th Annual Summerfest (5/31 – 6/2) is right around the corner! Summerfest kicks off on Friday, May 31 with the neighborhood parade, neighborhood dinner and movie for residents of Virginia-Highland. The movie this year is The Greatest Showman and the parade has a fun circus theme. We’ll have a few circus-related surprises this year at…
Read MoreThe popular VaHi event, Summerfest, is right around the corner (June 1 & 2) and just like every year before, we need your help! Here’s a few ways to get involved: Volunteer: It takes over 200 volunteers to make Summerfest possible. Sign up to volunteer for 1,2, or all 3 days to get the most…
Read MoreBy John Becker In 1983, MASH ended an 11-year, 251-episode TV run, Vanessa Williams became the first African-American crowned Miss America and McDonald’s introduced the Chicken McNugget. Did you know ‘83 was also the year a group of Virginia-Highland merchants – led by late Atkins Park owner Warren Bruno – got together and threw a block party…
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