Discover more than 3,000 years of tradition and customs on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Persian New Year celebration in John Carlyle Square Park. Enjoy music, dance, dramatic performances and meet with costumed characters roaming the festival. Shop in our bazaar or savor the flavors of Persia in our food court. Fun for the entire family. Conveniently located near King Street Metro Station in Alexandria, VA, and as always, free admission for all attending!

Of all the Persian national festivals, the New Year celebrations are at once the most important and the most colorful.

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John Carlyle Square Park is located conveniently near the King Street Metro station. Park at your nearest Metro station, and ride on in!