October 2, 2010

Holmes Run Acres Civic Association
Annual Day in the Park
Luria Park in Holmes Run Acres
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.


From the Beginning

There have been neighborhood gatherings in Luria Park ever since the Luria Brothers donated that piece of land to the newly formed Fairfax County Park Authority, which is only one year older than our own community. Holmes Run Acres residents pitched in to help the Park Authority turn what had been a dumpsite into the first neighborhood park in Fairfax County.

Holmes Run Acres' tenth anniversary, in 1961, featured all sorts of events in the park:  a bicycle-decorating contest ending with a parade of our younger generation showing off their creative entries, a clown to entertain them—resident Bud Wilson, who repeated this activity many times during the early years—and of course, food.

The first Concert in the Park was held in 1968, and it was this live music, performed in a "band shell" from Fairfax County that evolved into our Annual Day in the Park, with various music acts through the years. When possible, we have often used the talents of the numerous HRA musicians, some of whom grew up here.

HRA's Annual Day in the Park has become a tradition, truly a family affair and a great way to meet your neighbors. ~ Vivian Smith, HRA Historian


Volunteers Welcome in 2010

This much beloved annual event is organized by members of Holmes Run Acres each year for the enjoyment of the neighborhood’s residents and guests, and features food and entertainment for all ages.

If you’d like to volunteer to help organize the event or help out on the day it’s held, HRA Programs and Social Committee. All volunteers welcome!


In Case of Rain

If it rains, the show will go on—Sunday, October 3rd, instead of Saturday. Same time, same place!