Mummers Parade

- First parade: 1901Mummers.com: Mummers Parade
- Oldest folk parade in America
- Roots in 17th century European and African traditions
- Related to Irish Mummers Play
- Trilby was the first String band to parade in 1902Phila.gov: Mummers Parade
- Brass instruments in a String Band is not allowed to use in the parade
- Parade route is along Broad Street
- Four Categories: Comics, Fancies, String Bands and Fancy Brigades
- About 15,000 performers take part
- MummersFest takes place prior to the parade

The Mummers Parade is an annual event held in Philadelphia, on New Year's Day, featuring people dressed in elaborate costumes, competing for prizes that total $395,000.Official Site: Mummers Parade The 2009 parade went ahead as scheduled despite freezing cold temperatures and a citywide budget crisis.Associated Press: Mummers strut in Philly despite cold, money woes (January 1, 2008)
Mummers Parade History

The Mummers Parade dates back to the 17th century and is related to the Irish Mummers Play. The first parade was held on January 1, 1901. Its heritage is a mix of elements from the Swedish, Finnish, Irish, English, Germans and African-Americans.
Comics
- - Goodtimers
  - Landi
  - Libert
  - Murray
Fancies
- - Adelphia
  - Golden Sunrise
  - Hog Island
  - Oregon
String Band
- - Aqua
  - Avalon
- Broomall
  - Duffy
  - Durning
  - Ferko
  - Fralinger
  - Greater Kensington
  - Greater Overbrook
  - Hegeman
  - Irish American
  - Pennsport
  - Polish American
  - Quaker City
  - South Philadelphia
  - Trilby
  - Uptown
  - Woodland
Fancy Brigade
- - Avenuers
  - Cahills
  - Clevemore
  - Downtowners
  - Golden Crown
  - Jokers
  - Satin Slipper
  - Saturnalian
  - 2nd St Shooters
  - Shooting Stars
  - South Philly Vikings

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