Mummers, Philadelphia

2025 Mummers Parade steps off as Philadelphia rings in the new year
The Mummers Parade kiced off at 9 a.m. Wednesday. City officials encourage spectators to ditch their cars and use public transportation to get to the parade route.
A guide to the 124th Philadelphia Mummers Parade
For over a century, Philadelphians have rung in the new year with the colorful, quirky, and uniquely local tradition of the Mummers Parade. On Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, more than 10,000 Mummers from the Fancy,
As one Philadelphia Mummer enters his 40th year, his son joins the parade for his first
For James Wolfinger Sr., the Mummers Parade is more than a cherished New Year's tradition; it's a family legacy. New Year's Day 2025 will mark Wolfinger's 40th year in costume. This year, with the Fralinger String Band, it's made even more special by a first-time marcher joining him — his 14-year-old son, James Wolfinger Jr.
Fancy Brigades in Philadelphia's Mummers Parade prepared to put on show for attendees
Every performance by the Fancy Brigades in the Mummers Parade is carefully crafted and the effort behind them is heartfelt.
Philadelphia Mummers Parade: What you need to know about road closures and more
The 125th Mummers Parade will strut down Broad Street on New Year's Day. Here's everything you need to know — from road closures to tickets.
Philadelphia Police "closely monitoring" Mummers Parade after New Year's Day attack in New Orleans
Philadelphia Police said officers will be on patrol throughout the city on New Year's Day, including along the Mummers Parade route, after a suspected terror attack in New Orleans.
Here's how to watch the Philadelphia Mummers Parade
It's the third year that 69 WFMZ and MeTV2 are the exclusive home to watch the Mummers Parade. You can watch it all on WFMZ-TV, WFMZ.com. the free 69News App, as well as MeTV2 via TV antenna. The parade's broadcast will reach Wilkes-Barre and New York City.
Tight security at Mummers Parade in Philadelphia with New Orleans attack top of mind
Among the thousands of performers, marchers and spectators on Wednesday for the Mummers Parade, there was a heavy police presence.
Philly police say they’re focused as ever on safety at Mummers Parade, in light of New Orleans tragedy
Security took on an added role at the 2025 Mummers Parade on Wednesday, after the tragic early morning events in New Orleans. But Philadelphia officials assured spectators they always focus on the safety of the event.
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Photos: 2025 Mummers Parade brings laughter and cheer to Broad Street
On Jan. 1, more than 10,000 fancifully dressed Philadelphians marched through Center City in the 124th Mummers Parade. See ...
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Mummers parade: Everything you need to know about Philly's New Year's Day celebration
The long-running Philadelphia tradition is perhaps its biggest party of the year, but before you and thousands others gather ...
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‘A warm welcome’: Mummers look to include more communities, groups into the tradition
One Mummer club’s partnership with a Caribbean Carnival band could pave the way for more collaborations in the future.
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Mummers photos; Library’s book biker; Weekly gun violence brief | Morning roundup
The Free Library’s Book Bike takes reading to the public, literally Talk about out-of-the-box thinking! If you see a large ...
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A century ago, Mummers had costumes weighing up to 300 pounds that needed an escort to help with the wind
Museum collection includes hand-stitched frame suits worn by Fancy marchers that were so heavy they were dangerous.
Mummers Parade draws crowds and holiday cheer despite New Orleans violence: ‘You can’t live scared’
Troupes dressed as mimes, bumble bees, and jesters, twirled down Broad Street, dipping their parasols to the music as part of ...
Rain on New Year's Eve in Philadelphia, windy conditions for Mummers Parade on Wednesday
Conditions in the Philadelphia region will remain dry into the first part of New Year's Eve before another system brings ...