Light Up the Season, Friday, November 24, officially kicks off the Beary Merry Christmas 2023 season in New Bern. Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting - 6pm Santa Parade to Middle Street (to follow Christmas Tree Lighting) Bear Plaza Light Up! Live Entertainment - 5:30pm Union Point Park Middle Street Block Party - 5pm to 8:30pm […]
Join us for a small town Christmas experience with Late Night Shopping every Thursday from Black Friday to Christmas! On Thursday, November 30th, many downtown merchants will stay open late (until 8pm) for your holiday shopping! Musician Bryan Mayer will be in Bear Plaza by Santa House performing your favorite Christmas Tunes, Santa House open […]
Join our community at Union Point Park in Historic Downtown New Bern to watch in amazement at the 39th Annual Coastal Christmas Flotilla! Boats will float from the park down the river in their most festive look of the year! Vendors will be onsite providing food, hot cocoa and other sweet treats. Don't miss this […]