Alexandria Health Department (AHD) invites the community to join the World AIDS Day Exhibit and Commemoration on Friday, December 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Redella S. “Del” Pepper Community Resource Center. The event is free for all to attend.

The event exhibit will feature artwork submitted by local individuals and organizations commemorating those who have been affected by acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Attendees can view the art pieces and discuss ongoing efforts to prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and AIDS in Alexandria. Light refreshments will be provided.

At 4:30 p.m., Mayor Justin Wilson will join attendees to give a proclamation on World AIDS Day.

Free and Confidential HIV Testing

The event will also include free, confidential HIV testing conducted by Neighborhood Health. To learn more about HIV and AIDS in the City of Alexandria, and how you can help prevent infection in our community, visit AHD’s HIV Testing webpage.

View full event details on the City calendar and learn about transportation and parking on the Del Pepper Community Resource Center’s webpage.

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact Nechelle.Terrell@vdh.virginia or call 703.746.4934, Virginia Relay 711.

If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available to you, please email LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.3960.