Craven County recently issued the following announcement.
NEW BERN MARDI GRAS FESTIVAL
The 5th Annual New Bern Mardi Gras festival, hosted by the historic Ghent neighborhood will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2020 on Spencer Avenue and 3rd Street from 11 AM until 5 PM. The parade begins at 3 PM at Spencer and 8th, and ends at Spencer and 2nd. The event is family-friendly and includes vendors, food trucks, artists, live entertainment, and more! The festival will be held rain or shine, and attendees are invited to wear costumes.
Original source: https://www.cravencountync.gov/