Historic Manassas Blog

Join us for the 12th Annual Souper Bowl on Friday, February 6, 2026! For just $22, enjoy delicious soup tastings at participating shops and restaurants in Historic Downtown Manassas. Your fee also includes a commemorative soup cup! To order tickets please visit: https://historicmanassas.org/souper-bowl-first-friday/ Your ticket is your ballot—taste, vote, and help crown this year’s soup champion! […]

Join us for an all-American celebration in Historic Downtown Manassas on Independence Day, from 3PM to 10PM! Celebrate America features a variety of food and craft vendors, offering delicious treats and unique items. The highlight of the evening is one of the largest fireworks displays in Northern Virginia, lighting up the sky at 9:15 p.m. […]

Go Green! First Friday in Historic Downtown Manassas. You guessed it.. St. Patrick's Day (March 17) calls for us to wear GREEN for this Friday evening. Remember, the #1 First Friday rule outside of "having fun" is, no outside alcohol please. No alcoholic bottles, cans, coolers, etc. - let's keep things fun for the whole […]

First Friday in Historic Downtown Manassas - details coming soon. Remember, the #1 First Friday rule outside of "having fun" is, no outside alcohol please. No alcoholic bottles, cans, coolers, etc. - let's keep things fun for the whole family as it should be. There will be many bands playing (please check with individual establishments […]

First Friday in Historic Downtown Manassas - details coming soon. Remember, the #1 First Friday rule outside of "having fun" is, no outside alcohol please. No alcoholic bottles, cans, coolers, etc. - let's keep things fun for the whole family as it should be. There will be many bands playing (please check with individual establishments […]

First Friday in Historic Downtown Manassas - details coming soon. Remember, the #1 First Friday rule outside of "having fun" is, no outside alcohol please. No alcoholic bottles, cans, coolers, etc. - let's keep things fun for the whole family as it should be. There will be many bands playing (please check with individual establishments […]

First Friday in Historic Downtown Manassas - details coming soon. Remember, the #1 First Friday rule outside of "having fun" is, no outside alcohol please. No alcoholic bottles, cans, coolers, etc. - let's keep things fun for the whole family as it should be. There will be many bands playing (please check with individual establishments […]

First Friday in Historic Downtown Manassas - details coming soon. Remember, the #1 First Friday rule outside of "having fun" is, no outside alcohol please. No alcoholic bottles, cans, coolers, etc. - let's keep things fun for the whole family as it should be. There will be many bands playing (please check with individual establishments […]

First Friday in Historic Downtown Manassas - details coming soon. Remember, the #1 First Friday rule outside of "having fun" is, no outside alcohol please. No alcoholic bottles, cans, coolers, etc. - let's keep things fun for the whole family as it should be. There will be many bands playing (please check with individual establishments […]

First Friday in Historic Downtown Manassas - details coming soon. Remember, the #1 First Friday rule outside of "having fun" is, no outside alcohol please. No alcoholic bottles, cans, coolers, etc. - let's keep things fun for the whole family as it should be. There will be many bands playing (please check with individual establishments […]

First Friday in Historic Downtown Manassas - details coming soon. Remember, the #1 First Friday rule outside of "having fun" is, no outside alcohol please. No alcoholic bottles, cans, coolers, etc. - let's keep things fun for the whole family as it should be. There will be many bands playing (please check with individual establishments […]

The always popular SOUPer Bowl First Friday in Historic Downtown Manassas. Buy a ticket and venture around town trying all of our soup competitors to see who's soup reigns supreme! Tickets can be purchased here (these usually sell out, order yours today): https://form.jotform.com/250015880969161  

Celebrate Fall Gallery Walk at First Friday in Historic Downtown Manassas! Bring the whole family and call all your friends to enjoy the charm of our city.  Live music, delicious food, refreshing drinks, family and safe atmosphere. We look forward to seeing you all!

Celebrate First Friday at Historic Downtown Manassas! Come with your family and friends to enjoy the charm of our city. Find excellent promotions and offers that restaurants, cafes and stores have. Live music, delicious food, refreshing drinks, family and safe atmosphere. D.O.R.A. (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas) active from 5:30pm to 9:30pm. We look forward to […]

Celebrate First Friday at Historic Downtown Manassas! Come with your family and friends to enjoy the charm of our city. Find excellent promotions and offers that restaurants, cafes and stores have. Live music, delicious food, refreshing drinks, family and safe atmosphere. D.O.R.A. (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas) active from 5:30pm to 9:30pm. We look forward to […]

Celebrate First Friday at Historic Downtown Manassas! Come with your family and friends to enjoy the charm of our city. Find excellent promotions and offers that restaurants, cafes and stores have. Live music, delicious food, refreshing drinks, family and safe atmosphere. D.O.R.A. (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas) active from 5:30pm to 9:30pm. We look forward to […]

Celebrate First Friday at Historic Downtown Manassas! Come with your family and friends to enjoy the charm of our city. Find excellent promotions and offers that restaurants, cafes and stores have. Live music, delicious food, refreshing drinks, family and safe atmosphere. D.O.R.A. (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas) active from 5:30pm to 9:30pm. We look forward to […]

Celebrate First Friday at Historic Downtown Manassas! Come with your family and friends to enjoy the charm of our city. Find excellent promotions and offers that restaurants, cafes and stores have. Live music, delicious food, refreshing drinks, family and safe atmosphere. D.O.R.A. (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas) active from 5:30pm to 9:30pm. We look forward to […]

Join us for the 10th Souper Bowl on Friday, February 2, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm! Kick-off the 2024 First Friday season with a delicious tradition in Historic Downtown Manassas. Tickets are only $20 per person, which includes a nice commemorative mug, granting you access to savor a variety of mouth-watering soups prepared in […]

Santa Lights Manassas, also known as the Tree Lighting, has been a fixture in the Manassas community for over 29 years! It takes place on the Friday night before the Christmas Parade beginning at 5:15p.m. This year’s event takes place on Friday, December 1.