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Join the City of Alexandria, in partnership with sister city Caen, France, to honor the 75th Anniversary of D-Day with a commemorative event at Waterfront Park, 1 King St.. on Saturday, June 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase in the French market and wine garden. “Paint-and-sip” art stations will be available with an additional ticket purchase. There will also be history booths, children’s activities, live swing music and dancers performing at the event. On June 6, 1944, more than 160,000 Allied troops invaded Normandy, France, and gained a foothold in continental Europe during World War II. For more event information and a full list of activities, visit alexandriava.gov/Historic.