Author: Curtis Krumel

  • Firefly Cafe HDRA Social Thursday 4/30

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    So instead of having leftovers and watching TV on Thursday evening (April 30), head over to the Firefly Cafe for a HDRA Social!  Yep, the Firefly will be the place to be on April 30 from 5:00 to 7:00.  You can mix and mingle with your HDRA friends (and maybe even meet some new ones). 

  • Member Name Tags

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    HDRA Name Tags are available to members See Name Tags page for details including how you can get yours

  • Happy Hour Pop-Up at Brewery 99 March 18

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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…

  • Mardi Gras Parade and Block Party Saturday February 14

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    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…

  • Welcome to the New HDRA Website

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    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.…