Rise Up, Sing Out Manassas Watch Party
Sunday, June 14
7 – 9pm EDT
Social Soiree
8270 Shoppers Square
Manassas, VA 20111

About this event
On June 14, join us for Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment — an uplifting evening of music, community, and action. Hosted by the Committee for the First Amendment (CFA), this special livestream event will feature an all-star lineup including Jane Fonda, Patti Smith, Bette Midler, Rufus Wainwright, Joy Reid, Wilson Cruz, Broadway Inspirational Voices, and more.

Together, we’ll celebrate the freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment — including the freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and protest — and the people power that protects them. Communities across the country will gather for local watch parties to livestream the 90-minute concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Join us to sing along, connect with neighbors, share food and creativity, and celebrate the power we build when we come together. Whether you’re a longtime organizer or brand new to the movement, you’re invited to an evening of joy, inspiration, and collective action in support of democracy and freedom.

This local watch party is being organized by the Greater Manassas Democracy Defenders, a subcommittee of the Manassas & Manassas Park Cities Democratic Committee.
The event will begin with a potluck social from 7-7:30 pm. Attendees are welcome to sign up to bring a potluck food, beverage, or supply item at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D4FA9A722A7FD0-64488469-food#/ .

We will also provide poster board and colored markers to create handmade signs for our upcoming local visibility protests during the John Lewis Weekend of Action, July 17-19.

We will then watch the live stream from the 'Rise Up, Sing Out! concern in New York City from 7:30-9 pm. Bring your signing voice; we expect to have printed song lyrics, so we can all join in!

A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.