Seasonal & Holidays

On July 4th, Celebrate America in Historic Downtown Manassas (ICYMI)

In Case You Missed It: The festivities include children's rides, a watermelon-eating contest and the best fireworks in Virginia.

Release: City of Manassas

On Saturday, the Fourth of July, come out and Celebrate America with the City of Manassas from 3 to 10 p.m. in Historic Downtown Manassas.

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The celebration begins with the bicycle decorating contest. At 5 p.m., visitors are invited to take part in a watermelon-eating contest. Next, judges from around the city will lend their culinary expertise to judge the apple and peach pie baking contest. This is Americana at its best. To sign up for these contests, visit www.visitmanassas.org.

Visitors can bring a blanket or a lawn chair to lay claim to a spot for viewing the best fireworks in Virginia. Beginning at 3 p.m., there will be children’s rides, food vendors and other vendors. The celebration will center on the Harris Pavilion, the Manassas Museum and the Train Depot.

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The City of Manassas loves pets, but pets do not love loud noises. Their ears are more sensitive, and the city asks that pets be left at home in the air conditioning. This time of year, streets and sidewalks are hot enough to burn puppy paws.

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