 to not have to be on the streets at any time. Residents in New Bern turned a hot summer day into a winter wonderland with their Christmas in July festival. Saturday, local businesses came out for the event, not only to spend time with their friends and family, but to explore what the city has to offer. The Mayola at Riverside was transformed into a winter wonderland. Event organizer Joe Brown tells WITN they hope it becomes an annual event. And the hope is that this will grow to be a great attraction for the city of New Bern.