What was the first city-sponsored New Year’s Day procession in America? The answer lies in Philly

The Mummers Parade, with all its boisterousness, is an annual nod to Philly's immigrant communities. And has a rich history ...
6abc News

Protest planned to stop use of taxpayer dollars for Mummers Parade

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Organizers on Facebook are planning a protest Friday to demand the city of Philadelphia to stop using taxpayer dollars on the Mummers Parade. This comes after a member of Froggy ...

Four hurt at Mummers Parade, everyone reported doing well

Some of the props were damaged by the wind gusts. Four people were hurt Thursday morning at the parade. Two drove themselves ...

Philadelphia Mummers Parade postpones String Band competition for first time due to windy weather

Powerful winds disrupted the 125th annual Mummers Parade and forced the String Band competition to be suspended for the first ...
Philadelphia Tribune

‘A warm welcome’: Mummers look to include more communities, groups into the tradition

The Mummers Parade has been a cherished Philly tradition for 124 years. The display of New Year’s Day pageantry traces its roots to the city’s 19th-century immigrant communities, including the Swedish ...
Philadelphia Tribune

Mummers look to include more communities, groups into the tradition

The Mummers Parade has been a cherished Philly tradition for 124 years. The display of New Year’s Day pageantry traces its roots to the city’s 19th-century immigrant communities, including the Swedish ...