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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)
- 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
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.-
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The Philadelphia Mummers: Building Community Through Play - $23.95
Every New Year's Day since 1901, the Philadelphia Mummers have presented a spectacular show of shows that raucously snakes and shimmies its way through city streets. "The Mummers Parade" features music, dance, comedy, and mime, along with d...
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