The Middle Street St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival

Announcing!

The Middle Street St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival
New Bern, N. C.
Sunday March 15th


This year is the 8th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival. The Parade
Committee once again wishes to extend a warm invitation for your group/business/family to be one of the many participants in this year’s Parade. First time this year we are inviting bicycles decorate your bike and ride in the parade.

The Parade will be formed at George Street between the Police Station and the cemetery, marching to Broad St. through Middle Street, ending on South Front Street in front of the Farmer’s Market. This year we are pleased to announce that the Farmer’s Market will be open form 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. vendor’s will be putting on their green for Patty’s Day.

There will be Irish entertainment and Irish wares call for more info.
Everyone is Irish on St. Patty’s Day

Line up time 1:00 George Street - Parade time 2:00

This year we are asking for a parade donation of $20.00 to help cover parade expenses. Due to the economy we appreciate all your help in keeping this event for our city. Again, thank you. Send donations along with your application to me. Address below if this is a hardship just send your application. We appreciate everyone’s participation.

Final lineup and numbered location information will be given the contact person for your group by March 12th. Thank you for your support. Please feel free to call with any questions.

Judy Stasinopoulos Event Coordinator 252-64-1856
The Middle Street St. Patrick’s Day Committee
P. O. Box 1111
Bridgeton, NC 28519
jud@cconnect.net

February in Downtown New Bern

This calendar is posted as things come in - please scroll down this post and blog for other events taking place in February!

Feb 7 - Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens Free Day! Sat. Feb 7 9-5 pm, Lawn Games, Special Programs, Musical Performances, Lectures and Stories, go to http://www.tryonpalace.org for more info or call 252-514-4900.

Morgan's Tavern & Grill is now open on Sundays starting at 10:30 am featuring new brunch entrees along with their regular menu. Reservations accepted. 252-636-2430 http://morganstavernnewbern.com.

Side Walk Sale Feb 7 & 8

Sidewalk SALE and activities: Do not miss the sidewalk SALE and activities in downtown New Bern this weekend. Participating stores will be offering deep discounts on winter seasonal products this Saturday Feb 7 and Sunday Feb 8.

There will be music at Bear Plaza and the weather is supposed to be great. This weekend is a great time to spend in downtown New Bern. Sidewalk SALE starts at 10am and continues until 5pm. Sunday hours start at 12pm until 4pm.

Participating stores include: Juliette's Boutique, Nauti Paws Pet Boutique, Treaures on the Trent, The Four Cs, Bear Essentials, One World Shoppe - A Life is good Genuine Neighborhood Shoppe, The Pepsi Store, The Boat House, Carolina Creations and others.

New Bern ArtWorks and Company Hosting Opening Celebration

The date has been set! New Bern ArtWorks & Company! Grand opening celebration - Friday, March 13th. 5:00 to 8:00 pm.

Family, friends, patrons and art lovers, come spend the evening with an array of fine professional artists with varied backgrounds and a wide range of styles and medium; including oil, acrylic, colored pencil, water color, pastel, mixed media, stoneware, porcelain, sculpture and jewelry who work with one uniting factor — "a box." Starting with this simple three-dimensional form, each artist designs and creates his/her own unique vision.

Experience the vision and view the art in our expanded gallery and new working studio.

Please join us in celebrating the ultimate new art experience while enjoying music, wine and Hors d’oeuvres.

New Bern ArtWorks & Company is located at 323B Middle Street, downtown New Bern, behind Port City Java. To visit the gallery, go through the Bank of the Arts on Middle Street or behind the Chelsea Restaurant from Broad Street. Open Tuesday – Friday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, and Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Call 252.634.9002 or go to the web site at www.newbernartworks.com