The Annual Historic Manassas Holiday Market takes place on Friday, December 5th and will be a smaller market then in years past. The market will take place in the Train Station lot from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. Also known as the Tree Lighting, this Santa Lights Manassas event on the first Friday in December is held the evening before the annual Christmas Parade on Saturday. This annual event has been a Manassas tradition for over 30 years! Holiday musical performances kick off the event followed by Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving by train shortly after 6 p.m. After the tree lighting, join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they greet children and listen to their holiday wishes at the nearby Santa Tent.