Fireworks, Parade, International Food Fest: See Top Manassas Summer Events

MANASSAS, VA — As the days are getting warmer, more people are heading outside to enjoy the beautiful weather and increasing number of events in Manassas. The summer is shaping up to have a packed lineup of events, from food festivals and cultural events to fireworks and a parade.

While summer doesn't start until June 20, the season unofficially kicks off around Memorial Day weekend. A few of the early summer highlights will be the Equality Prince William Pride Festival, 4th Annual Manassas Park Chalk Festival, Manassas Railway Festival, Puerto Rican Festival and Manassas Bee Festival.

Around the Fourth of July, residents can expect returning favorites like the Celebrate America Independence Day in Manassas, City of Manassas Park 50th Anniversary & Independence Day Parade and Manassas Park Independence Firework Celebration.

There are also ongoing events like the International Food & Culture Festival, Northern Virginia Thai Street Food Festival, Manassas Farmers Market, Acoustic Tuesday Concerts at Harris Pavilion, First Friday

Below is a roundup of summer events around Manassas. If you have other events to add to this list, send an email to manassas@patch.com. You can also post your own events on the Patch calendar by signing up for an account.

• Acoustic Tuesday Concerts at Harris Pavilion: Thursdays, May 6 to Sept. 9
• Manassas Farmers Market: Thursdays, April 10 to Oct. 30, Saturdays April 12 to Nov. 22
• Manassas Park Farmers Market: Saturdays, April 12 to Nov. 22
• International Food & Culture Festival: May 11, July 27, Aug. 24, Sept. 28 and Nov. 16
• Equality Prince William Pride Festival: May 17
• 4th Annual Manassas Park Chalk Festival: May 17
• American Festival Pops Orchestra: Armed Forces Day Celebration: May 17
• Manassas Park Memorial Day Flag Lowering Ceremony: May 23
• Memorial Day Commemoration at Manassas National Battlefield Park: May 24
• Northern Virginia Thai Street Food Festival: June 1, July 13, August 3, Sept. 7, Oct. 12, and Nov. 2
• First Friday - Beach Bash: June 6
• Manassas Railway Festival: June 7
• Puerto Rican Festival: June 14
• Manassas Bee Festival: June 21
• Legally Blonde presented by ARTfactory's Pied Piper Theatre: June 27 and 28
• Paul Anka in Concert at Hylton Center: June 28
• Celebrate America Independence Day in Manassas: July 4
• City of Manassas Park 50th Anniversary & Independence Day Parade: July 5
• Manassas Park Independence Firework Celebration: July 5
• ARTfactory's Actors Theatre presents Cabaret: July 11 to 27
• High School Musical Jr. presented by ARTfactory's Pied Piper Theatre Intensive: July 25 and 26
• First Friday - Dog Days of Summer: Aug. 1
• First Friday - Flashback Friday: Sept. 5
• Old Town Manassas Art Show & Craft Fall Fair: Sept. 13