Festivities included a parade, a pancake breakfast, 5-K run-walk, vendors, kids rides and inflatables, cake walks, a Dominoes competition, local talent shows, an appearance from Elvis and a street dance.
The evening concluded with a performance John Conlee, with Newbern's own Empty Pockets Band opening for the country music star.
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