NEW BERN CHRISTMAS IN JULY: Festival & Gala

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Welcome to the ! Join us at for a festive celebration like no other. Get ready for a weekend filled with holiday cheer, delicious food, fun activities, seasonal gifts and expressions, and live entertainment. Whether you're naughty or nice, this fundraiser is perfect for all ages! Don't miss out on this summer twist to America's favorite winter holiday. Grab your family and friends, and come spread some Christmas magic in July!

A PORTION OF ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO ONE OF OUR NONPROFIT COMMUNITY PARTNERS.

TICKETS ARE FOR THE NBCIJ GALA - FRIDAY 7/11 (6p-11p)
Admission to the Festival is $1 per walking person - 7/12 (8a-2p)

Info: The New Bern Christmas in July Festival provides a unique way to support local businesses and strengthen community. Artists, musicians, vendors, food trucks, raffle prizes, live entertainment and activities ranging from a toy drive to an instrument petting zoo, all promise to engage attendees of all ages. The lineup for live entertainment features Hank Barbee & the Dust Parade! Come join the celebration and experience this summer twist to America's favorite holiday! A PORTION OF ALL PROCEEDS FROM FESTIVAL AND GALA WILL BE DONATED TO ONE OF OUR NONPROFIT COMMUNITY PARTNERS.

Info: The Dust Parade is a genre-bending original music group born from the sandy beaches and river towns of Eastern North Carolina. Hank Barbee leads the 'The Parade', his sultry and mellow baritone voice engages the lyrical conversation, while just underneath, his bluesy electric guitar passages marry with Jim Durham's saxophone. Since forming in 2017, they play a unique brand of surfy/jazz-rock and bluesy/soul rhythms set to life over incisive and socially conscious songwriting.

Info: The New Bern Christmas in July 'Summer Wonderland' Gala is aimed at raising money, featuring a mini art exhibit and silent auction. Attire for the Gala is formal or festive. Start the evening with a cocktail hour reception followed by a performance from the very elegant Alisa E. Mike! Select vendors will offer raffle prizes and special recognition presentations will be made. Joe Brown & The Band will wrap up the night with an electrifying set of Music for the People! Cash bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres. A PORTION OF ALL PROCEEDS FROM FESTIVAL AND GALA WILL BE DONATED TO ONE OF OUR NONPROFIT COMMUNITY PARTNERS.

Info: A native of Tarboro, NC, Alisa has been singing most of her life, from church to school, college to military bases, from NC to Okinawa, and finally here to the town of New Bern. Whether performing on the deck of Persimmons, on the street during ArtWalk or at private functions, she has become a local favorite over the past four years. In August of 2018, Alisa released an independent cover album of Jazz standards to a standing room only crowd at City Stage. The album is available on iTunes!

Info: The ABSOLUTE BEST in Live Entertainment, Joe Brown & The Band covers a variety of popular songs from a diverse selection of artists and genres. Driven by the gospel influenced keys and booming vocal presence of Joe Brown, this free flowing soul crew seamlessly traverses through decades of popular music. Accented by crisp and exhilarating horn lines, they satisfy the ears of listeners, both young and old. They continue to blaze their trail, selling out local venues, playing Music for the People!

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