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The Historic Downtown Residents Association (HDRA) invites members and friends to join us for a Happy Hour Pop-Up at Brewery 99 on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. This informal gathering is a great opportunity to relax, connect with neighbors, and enjoy a casual evening together in downtown New Bern. Event details: No program or formal agenda—just…

The Mardi Gras parade and celebration that had been held in the Ghent neighborhood in past years is moving to the downtown! Swiss Bear is taking over the event.  The parade route will be east along Pollock Street and will end at Middle Street, where there will be a Mardi Gras Block Party.  The event…

If you are reading this, the new HDRA website has officially launched. At first glance, the site may look familiar—and that is intentional. Our goal was to keep everything you rely on while putting the association on a stronger, more flexible foundation for the future. In short: the same site, but better in every way.…