The Dumfries Town Council approved its 2025 events calendar during its April 1 meeting, finalizing several changes to the town’s lineup of annual events.
The most significant update is the rescheduling of the Holiday Parade. Traditionally held in December, the event will now take place on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The new date will help Dumfries avoid scheduling conflicts with neighboring localities and attract more marching bands and participants, notably Manassas, which hosts the region’s largest Christmas parade.
The council also voted to eliminate the July 12 summer concert, reducing the number of summer concerts from four to three. The adjustment is aimed at easing the staff workload while maintaining a robust lineup of seasonal entertainment.
A proposal to move the Fall Festival from September to October failed to pass. Supporters of the September date pointed to the warm weather and strong attendance in previous years. The festival will remain scheduled for September 20, 2025.
Other events, including Juneteenth, National Night Out, and the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, remain on the calendar. The council approved the calendar by resolution, incorporating the agreed-upon amendments.
