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For the annual Northern Virginia Veterans Day Parade, thousands were expected in Downtown Manassas on Saturday, November 5, 2020.
The parade will begin at 11 a.m. The parade will begin at the intersection of Prescott Avenue and Quarry Road. The parade will follow Prescott Ave around the corner onto Center Street and continue down Center Street to West Street.
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Manassas will welcome its newest art gallery during a ribbon-cutting event on Friday, November 4.
Founded in Manassas by Virginia native Nancy Jean Edmundson and former Manassas City Councilman Ian Lovejoy, the Lovejoy Gallery on Main is a working studio that also hosts a collection of art from around the world. The two are engaged to be married.
The Prince William County Service Authority’s H.L. Mooney Advanced Water Reclamation Facility in Woodbridge has earned the 2022 Facility Maintenance Award from the Virginia Water Environment Association for its Oil Analysis Program. The award recognizes the facility for its outstanding performance in maintaining its wastewater treatment equipment and processes.
Through its Oil Analysis Program and working with a contractor, staff at the Woodbridge facility conduct an analysis of oil used in its machinery twice a year. This analysis helps determine the ideal time between oil changes for specialized equipment, which can be longer or shorter than manufacturers’ recommendations.
A popular high school band music event will enter its 11th year.
The bands will perform all military service songs and are the first to include the Space Force. The grand finale will include bands from all five high schools performing together.
A bridal gown shop at Potomac Mills mall will give back to those who served this Veterans Day.
Camille La Vie partnered with Brides Across America and will match brides with their dream wedding dresses at no cost. The event will begin on November 2, 2022, and continue through August 2023.
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About 25 Stafford County Public Schools students have their artwork displayed in corporate America.
The students and their families attended a reception at Hilldrup Moving and Storage in Stafford County on Thursday, October 13, where their artworks are on display.
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Bret Michaels, the lead singer of “Poison” and, more recently, the “Bret Michaels Band,” played an unannounced show in Manassas.
The frontman for “Poison” and, more recently, the “Brett Michaels Band” surprised the crowd and played at Sinistral Brewing Company, 9419 Main Street, on Saturday, October 22, 2022.
Occoquan will kick off a series of Halloween events, starting tonight with the 1988 classic “Beetlejuice.”
Food, drinks, alcohol, and treats are available for purchase. Registration is $30 for the whole team. Tickets are available online or at the door.
Occoquan District Supervisor Kenny Boddye will hold the first annual Barktober, a celebration of Prince William County’s furriest residents, on Saturday, October 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Tackett’s Mill in the lower level.
Residents may learn more about pet resources and how they can get involved in animal advocacy, ranging from volunteering at the shelter or dog park to fostering opportunities.