There is a major reason to spend some time in Old Town Alexandria this weekend (Aug. 13-14): Over 50 businesses are marking their merch down to bring shoppers discounts of up to 80 percent. Now is your chance to buy that bag you’ve had your eye on, the couch with the price tag you initially cringed at or to freshen up your wardrobe. Yellow balloons outside of stores denote the businesses participating in the Alexandria Summer Sidewalk Sale. And if you do make a purchase, let the world know: Use #SidewalkSaleALX on Instagram for a chance to win $500 from Alexandria boutiques and restaurants.
