2025 Mummers Parade steps off

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,
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.
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.
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.
124th Mummers Parade takes over the streets of Philadelphia
The Mummers Parade is a tradition that runs deep for many Philadelphians. What was created as a punch line has lived on for decades, on social media, the runway, and the red carpet. Jocelyn Wildenstein,
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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 ...
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 ...
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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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Delco award-winning tailor helps Mummers String Band carry out pirate theme
One Delco husband-wife team will watch the 2025 Philadelphia Mummers Parade with an extra eye on the beautifully- crafted ...
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Philadelphia Bolsters Security at Mummers Parade Following New Orleans Tragedy, Residents Undaunted as Celebrations Proceed
Philadelphia enhanced security for the Mummers Parade following a New Year's Day attack in New Orleans, with a mix of visible ...
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 ...