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
Comics
- Goodtimers
- Landi
- Libert
- Murray
Fancies
- Adelphia
- Golden Sunrise
- Hog Island
- Oregon
String Band
Fancy Brigade
- Avenuers
- Cahills
- Clevemore
- Downtowners
- Golden Crown
- Jokers
- Satin Slipper
- Saturnalian
- 2nd St Shooters
- Shooting Stars
- South Philly Vikings
Mummers Parade Blogs and Commentaries
- Google Blog Search: Mummers Parade
References
Fast Facts
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First parade
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Oldest folk parade in America
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Roots in 17th century European and African traditions
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Related to Irish Mummers Play
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Trilby was the first String band to parade in 1902Phila.gov: Mummers Parade
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Brass instruments in a String Band is not allowed to use in the parade
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Parade route is along Broad Street
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Four Categories
Comics, Fancies, String Bands and Fancy Brigades
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About 15,000 performers take part
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MummersFest takes place prior to the parade
