America’s longest-running folk parade is marking its 125th year, coinciding with the start of the nation’s semiquincentennial celebrations.
The colors, costumes and pageantry of the Mummers Parade were on full display inside the museum dedicated to its rich history along Two Street Monday night.
The string band competition has been “suspended until further notice,” the Philadelphia Mummers Parade and Philadelphia ...
The event that's held annually during the parade was canceled this year because of 30-60 mph gusts of wind on New Year's Day.
Philadelphia kicked off its celebrations of the country's 250th birthday by putting its best, sequined foot forward, kicking ...
He now leads the 120-member behind-the-scenes crew known as the Marshalls for the South Philly String Band, responsible for everything from set engineering and construction to parade setup. New Year's ...
Organizers have announced a new date for the Mummers String Band competition after dangerous wind conditions forced the event ...
As their annual parade continues through Philadelphia, the Mummers suspended their String Band competition on Thursday due to powerful winds in the region.
Today’s Mummers Parade string band competition has been suspended because of high winds and safety concerns, organizers announced. The Philadelphia String Band Association and Mummers Parade officials ...
A member of the Fralinger String Band said he just got engaged on New Year's Eve. Wakisha Bailey was outside with the band as ...
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (WFMZ) - The transformation begins in South Philadelphia gyms, Catholic school halls, and threadbare clubhouses. In these unassuming spaces, the city’s iconic String Bands spring to ...
The City of Brotherly Love will be ringing in the New Year with one of its beloved traditions, the Mummers Parade, entering its 125th year. Here’s what you need ...