There is a lot to look forward to at the Greater Manassas Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 2 beginning at 10 a.m. There will be more than 100 groups, including floats, dancers, marching bands and, of course, Santa. This year’s theme is A "Christmas Carole."
Every year -- this is the 72nd year for the parade -- the Parade committee selects a Grand Marshal and a Woman of the year.
This year, John D. Martin was selected as Grand Marshal for his service to this community. John’s community involvement includes former President of the Manassas Rotary Club, Rotarian of the Year, member of the Friends of the Foundation golf tournament, member of the Greater Manassas Christmas Parade Committee, and Chairman of the Parade Committee for more than 15 years. Born and raised in the City of Manassas, John is also a Manassas Businessman with Dudley Martin Chevrolet. This year’s parade was named in honor of John’s beautiful wife Carole, who passed away shortly before the Christmas parade last year.
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