We’re getting our first look at Christmastime events in and around Manassas, and it’s shaping up to be a season full of festive fun for the whole family.
Manassas City has a lineup of holiday happenings in early December. On Friday night, December 6, at 5:15 p.m., the city will light up with Santa Lights Manassas. Santa will arrive to bring holiday cheer and officially kick off the season with the lighting ceremony. The celebrations continue with the 78th Greater Manassas Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 7, at 10 a.m. This year’s theme, Christmas in Candyland, promises a delightful parade filled with sweet surprises, from colorful floats to festive marching bands.
If you want to get some winter fun on the ice, Harris Pavilion in Manassas will transform into an ice skating rink from November 15, 2024, through January 5, 2025. Visitors can enjoy skating under the winter sky, with all the details on times, costs, and skate rentals available on the Manassas City Parks, Culture & Recreation website. For those looking to make it a private affair, the pavilion offers one-hour private ice skating sessions for groups of up to 20, perfect for family get-togethers or office holiday parties.
Manassas Park is also joining in the festivities with their Light Parade & Viewing Party on Saturday, December 7, from 5 to 10 p.m. at Manassas Drive & Park Central Plaza. The event will feature a light parade, tree lighting, food trucks, a holiday movie, and even a chance to grab a photo with Santa. It’s a great way for the community to come together and enjoy a night of holiday lights and cheer. For more information, you can check out mpdpr.com/mplightparade.
In Nokesville, two cherished holiday traditions are back. The Nokesville Tree Lighting kicks things off on Friday, November 29, at 6 p.m. at 12923 Fitzwater Drive. Bring the family out to meet the Claus family, enjoy caroling, and soak up the holiday spirit. Then, on Saturday, December 14, at 4 PM, Santa will make a special return for the annual Nokesville Christmas Parade. With Santa riding on a holiday-themed float and community participants adding to the cheer, this parade will light up the season. Miller Toyota and Prince William County F.U.N sponsor both events.
