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Festivals, Airshow, World’s Largest ‘Red Light/Green Light’ Try all Happening This Weekend

There’s a lot happening in our communities this weekend. Here’s a quick guide to get you call caught up on the events taking place nearby.

Dumfries Multicultural Festival

More than 50 vendors will converge at Dumfries’ Garrison Park behind Town Hall on Saturday for the town’s 2nd Annual Multicultural Festival. Also back this year will be the Barbeque Battle featuring four vendors: Frank’s BBQ, Jeremiah’s Kansas City BBQ, Devyne BBQ In Motion, and Eva’s Delight Catering.

There will also be live music and performances, face painting, and photos with the “Virginia is for Lovers LOVEWork! sign in the park.

Prince William Community Expo

Potomac Local News is proud to help sponsor the Prince William County Community Expo set for Saturday, May 4, from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Pfitzner Stadium Complex.

The event will include activities for all ages, such as a petting zoo, mascot dance off, BMX demonstrations, on-stage performances, prizes, food vendors, nature walks, nutrition education and physical education activities. Youth can earn their Junior Forest Ranger Badge.

PWC Community Expo is coordinated by Prince William County Public Schools, ED OUT, Prince William County Healthy Communities, Healthy Youth, PWCS Health and Physical Education, PWC Parks and Recreation, Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington, and the Hylton Foundation.

Manassas Big Day of Serving

As part of the day’s events, and to encourage community spirit, the City is going to attempt to break the Guiness World Record for the largest game of red light/green light. The City of Manassas is an advocate of healthy living and encourages healthy outdoor activity and red light/green light is a simple, healthy outdoor activity that is fun for the whole family.

Manassas Air Show

From noon until 2 p.m., the Manassas Regional Airport Air Show will be held. It’s free to get in, and the event will feature aircraft displays, a full aerobatic air show, and wing-walking.

Donations will be accepted at the gate to support the Manassas Freedom Museum.

IKEA Woodbridge Redesign Party

IKEA Woodbridge will mark the official completion of the newly updated Marketplace on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5, for a weekend of savings, giveaways, kids eat free and fun activities for the whole family. Live Radio Disney, Saturday, May 4, from 1 – 3 p.m.

The early birds get the prizes. The first 500 in line will receive a free Blue Bag & Kids get a freesoft toy. The first 100 will receive a gift card ranging in value from 5- $1,000 each day. The $1,000 winner will also receive a free design consult with an IKEA interior designer.

 

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