First Fridays in Manassas are intended to be a time to kick off the weekend, relax to some music and gather with family and friends in Historic Downtown.
But recent concerns over underage drinking and attendees bringing outside alcohol to the event have dampened the experience for some local residents and prompted city officials to reconsider how the event is managed.
In 2019, the city of Manassas implemented the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority permit that allows localities to offer alcoholic beverages to be consumed outdoors within a designated area for special events…