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Claude's Pick

Travel & Leisure Magazine rated Alexandria VA the 8th their "15 Best Cities in the United States" list. Why not check it out this weekend? There are more than 200 independent restaurants and boutiques. There are historic museums and the beautiful waterfront. Of course you have to walk the famous "King Street" mile which was named of of the "Great Streets" of America. Plan your visit by clicking here.

Jerry's Pick

It’s one of the longest running celebrations in DC, it’s the Lunar New Year Parade.  It’s happening this Sunday in Chinatown from 1:00-4:00 p.m.   It starts at the corner of Sixth at I Streets at 2:00 p.m.   There are firecrackers are the end of the route.  You’ll see giant lions and dragons, marching bands, martials, police and fire groups, and many others.  You can find on the details at this link for the   Lunar New Year Parade.  The, National Gallery of Art hosts a performance by Washington Samulnori, a group of traditional Korean percussionists. (1 p.m. Free.)