Parade registration is $25 (No fee for Sponsors!) After you fill out the form you'll be redirected to the payment page.
Or you may mail the form with your payment to: New Bern Mardi Gras, 1410 Spencer Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560 (with check payable to New Bern Mardi Gras). There is a $35 fee for insufficient fund checks.
PLEASE NOTE: Absolutely NO same-day sign-ups and NO same-day payments. Thank you.
Float/participant types include: floats, truck/trailer, antique cards or motorcycles, horses and riders, horse carriages, dancers, musicians, walking groups, hula hoopers, creative vehicles (tricycles, coolers, pedi-cabs, scooters segways), etc.
Participants are strongly encouraged to dress in Mardi Gras and related costumes.
We will ask you closer to the event the approximate length and width of your float for line-up and ease of flow for the parade, or the approximate number of people in your walking or car or horse group, etc.
All floats MUST be decorated in Mardi Gras colors or decorations.
You're encouraged to purchase Mardi Gras beads ("throws") to toss to spectators. They go very quickly -- get extras!! Seriously! Candy is fine, too, but not traditional for Mardi Gras.
Please keep your float and costume family friendly!
Parade lineup begins as early at 11:30 am
PLEASE arrive for line-up no later than 2:45 pm so there is time to get checked in and lined up.
All parade participants must pre-register and pre-pay by January 31. NO same-day signups and NO same day payments.
Weather: This is an all-weather event and there is no rain date. The New Bern Mardi Gras Committee will address any serious weather concerns and will communicate an cancellation promptly.
SAFETY:
Don't miss your chance to be a part of this unforgettable event. We can't wait to see you there! Please fill out the form at the bottom of the page and submit payment below.
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