The Past and Present of Mummers - City Cast Philly
4 days ago · The Mummers have a long history in Philly, but the idea began centuries earlier in Egypt and parts of Europe, according to Philadelphia’s Mummers Museum. The word is said to come from Momus, the mythological Greek god of merrymaking and mockery. Scandinavians are credited with bringing the Mummers tradition to Philadelphia.
What is the Mummers Parade (Philadelphia): Date, How to Visit ...
Dec 6, 2024 · The Mummers Parade is one of Philadelphia’s most iconic and colorful events, held annually on New Year’s Day. Known for its extravagant costumes, lively music, and unique performances, the parade showcases Philadelphia’s rich cultural heritage and sense of …
A guide to the 124th Philadelphia Mummers Parade - MSN
On Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, more than 10,000 Mummers from the Fancy, Wench, Comic, Fancies, and String Band divisions will strut down Broad Street starting at 9 a.m. Expect road closures, parking ...
The Insider’s Guide to the Mummers Parade, Plus Tips
Dec 22, 2024 · In Philadelphia, New Year’s Day means one thing: the famous Mummers Parade. Every year, nearly 10,000 people strut their best through the city in what is the nation’s oldest folk parade. Since 1901, the local clubs and string bands of mummers put on performances and play music as they march through the city.
Philadelphia's Mummers Parade draws crowds and holiday cheer …
5 days ago · The troupe, though, had followed all Mummers’ procedures required to use an ethnic theme, said Randy Duque, deputy director of the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations.
Philadelphia Mummers Parade: What you need to know about …
Dec 30, 2024 · The Mummers Parade begins at 9 a.m. on New Year's Day. Over 10,000 participants in intricate costumes do the "Mummers Strut" through the city, stopping to perform at three locations.
2025 Mummers Parade in Philadelphia: What to Expect | Visit Philadelphia
6 days ago · During the always festive and often rambunctious 125-year-old tradition that is the Philadelphia Mummers Parade, 10,000 adults and children dressed in lavish colorful costumes twirl, sashay, pirouette and strut down one of the city’s …
Philadelphia's Mummers Parade 2025 route, road closures, …
Dec 29, 2024 · Mummers Parade road closures and parking restrictions by date. Sunday, Dec. 29. Parking restrictions begin at 6 p.m. through 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, on the west side of 15th Street, from Arch to ...
Mummers - Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia
Known variously as mummers, shooters, belsnickles, fantasticals, and callithumpians, these masqueraders traced their roots to immigrants from England, Sweden, and Germany who introduced mumming to pre-Revolutionary Philadelphia.
The History of the Philadelphia Mummers Parade
The Philadelphia Mummers Parade is a beloved New Year’s Day tradition that has been celebrated for over a century. This colorful and lively event brings together various communities to showcase their unique performances, costumes, and music.