Manassas Veterans Day Parade, Photo Expo, and Art Walk this Weekend

By Greg Hambrick

Veterans Honored. The Greater Manassas Veterans Day Parade returns this weekend, with a special recognition to the veterans of the Persian Gulf War. Participants include local police departments, the Osbourn High Marching Band, various American Legion posts and other veteran and JROTC organizations. Free. 11 a.m. Saturday. The parade route includes Prescott Avenue beginning at Quarry Road and along Center Street in downtown Manassas.

Picture People. Photographers travel to Northern Virginia this weekend for the Nature Visions Photo Expo. The event includes classes and seminars organized by area photography clubs. An exhibit hall will have more than 300 images for sale. Admission to the expo floor Saturday and Sunday is free, along with access to two juried photo galleries. Register online. 9:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas.

Art Collection Steals. Bring your cash, but you might not need that credit card. Items for sale in the 100 Under 200 show at the McGuireWoods Gallery include pieces from 100 artists that are all under $200. New items will be rotated in weekly from Saturday thru Jan. 5. Visit the gallery as part of the 2nd Saturday Art Walk. Free. 6-9 p.m. Saturday. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton.

Pop Rocks. Currently enjoying Top 40 success with “Still Into You,” Paramore will be offering more of its college-friendly sound at George Mason University, with help from Metric and Hellogoodbye. From $29.50. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Patriot Center, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax.

(Nearly) Naked Runners. Boxers, sports bras and bikinis are suggested attire for the Nearly Naked Mile to benefit the Medstar Washington Hospital Burn Center. The first 800 registered runners get commemorative boxer shorts and winners in different categories win Naked Mile bathrobes. $30. On-site registration begins at 11 a.m. Saturday. Races begin at 2 p.m. Reston Town Center. 11900 Market St., Reston.

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