Mummers Parade
The Mummers Parade is held each New Year’s Day in Philadelphia. It is the longest‑running continuous folk parade in the United States, beginning in 1901. Local clubs compete in divisions like Comics, String Bands, Fancies, Wench Brigades, and Fancy Brigades with elaborate costumes and performances.
Address: 1100 S 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: (215) 336-3050
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What to Know About the 2026 Mummers Parade
As we approach a new year, the Mummers Parade is right around the corner. Since 1901, the Mummers Parade has been a Philadelphia staple in…
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USA Today Ranks Philadelphia’s Mummers Parade as the Best Holiday Parade in the Nation
USA Today readers have voted the Mummers Parade in Philadelphia as the most festive and fun holiday parade in the nation, reports Alexandra Simon for…
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Dance or Freeze: 2018 Mummers Parade
By Chaya Silberstein The day I officially became a Philadelphian, many of you stayed home and I don’t blame you. It was the coldest New…
















































