Mummers Parade
The Mummers Parade is held each New Year’s Day in Philadelphia. It is the longest‑running continuous folk parade in the United States, beginning in 1901. Local clubs compete in divisions like Comics, String Bands, Fancies, Wench Brigades, and Fancy Brigades with elaborate costumes and performances.
Address: 1100 S 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: (215) 336-3050
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This 93-Year-Old Woman from Wales Flew Across the World to Philadelphia to Meet the Mummers
Two years ago, ”Queen Mumm” Avril Davidge became obsessed with the annual Mummers Parade, and this year, the 93-year-old grandmother from Wales got to see…
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What to Know About the 2026 Mummers Parade
As we approach a new year, the Mummers Parade is right around the corner. Since 1901, the Mummers Parade has been a Philadelphia staple in…
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Why Broad Street Is Such a Big Part of the Mummers Parade’s Identity
The Mummers Parade, which has been an annual New Year’s Day staple in Philadelphia since 1901, has a rich history. From the very beginning, the…
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Book Excerpt: A Brief History of the Mummers Parade: A Philadelphia Tradition Since 1901
The following is an excerpt from Greater Philadelphia and the World (Vol.3), the third of a three-volume book series. The Greater Philadelphia: A New History…
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University of Pennsylvania Press Publishing New Three-Volume Book Highlighting History of Philadelphia
This month, the University of Pennsylvania Press is publishing a landmark three-volume history of Philadelphia — The Greater Philadelphia Region, Greater Philadelphia and the Nation,…
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From Fireworks to Pickle Drops: 7 Must-Visit New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Pennsylvania to Ring in 2025
New Year’s Eve is one of the most celebrated nights worldwide. It is a time when people gather to bid farewell to the old year…
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USA Today Ranks Philadelphia’s Mummers Parade as the Best Holiday Parade in the Nation
USA Today readers have voted the Mummers Parade in Philadelphia as the most festive and fun holiday parade in the nation, reports Alexandra Simon for…
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