Mummers 101: Everything you need to know about Philly’s infamous New Year’s tradition
The parade has been happening for more than a century, and though there are ongoing efforts at reform, it shows no signs of slowing down.
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The Puerto Rican Day Parade was canceled again, but Philly’s growing Latino population still celebrated
Instead, a community-focused event brought thousands to the waterfront.
How to get more people vaccinated? In Philly, by hosting a parade down Broad Street
A brass band, a rap emcee — and free vax clinics along the way.
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Mummers Parade 2020: Philly’s New Year tradition brings the party to the streets
Two people wore blackface, marring some of the enjoyment for everyone else.
City to Mummers judges: Please be nicer
No more doling out zeroes, urged the longtime director of Philly’s historic parade.
Latino hip-hop phenom Pitbull will headline Wawa Welcome America on July 4 in Philly
Mr. 305 is coming to the 215 on the 4th of July. Dale!
Demand for Eagles ink interrupts plans for Philly Tattoo Convention
Super Bowl tats are the hottest thing going.
Eagles parade: 52 photos from Philly’s Super Bowl celebration
The most epic event this city has seen since...1776?
Thousands of college students petition to cancel classes for the Eagles parade
For the lucky folks at Immaculata, it actually worked!
Family-friendly Mummers Mardi Gras in Manayunk
It's a gorgeous day for the more family-friendly (and less offensive, we are assured) alternate Mummers Parade in Manayunk. All 17 string bands will march down Main Street flanked by face-painting, photo booths, food and drink.
Where: Manayunk at Main St. 19147
When: February 20, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
How much: Free
How Philly could sensitize the Mummers
They could wind up in the same training attended by porny prosecutors, a Philadelphia Eagle and every police officer on the city's payroll.