by Mr Mummer | Dec 22, 2016 | Blog
There is an interesting story on Philly.com today about the role of women in the Mummers Parade designing costumes and gluing feathers. When I read the story about the “Girls of Mummer”, it reminded me of an interesting email I received about two women who...
by Mr Mummer | Dec 20, 2016 | Blog
The Philadelphia Mummers Parade. A 116 year old tradition in the City of Brotherly Love. It has grown, evolved, struggled and revised itself over the course of its life and in this film, by Mike Jacobs and Matt Church, the story is brought to...
by Mr Mummer | Dec 19, 2016 | Blog
It began as a way for women to help women, to lift each other up, even in this frenzied holiday season. And, for Sally Miller and her daughter, it began with one simple Pinterest pin. “My daughter and I were looking for some way to give back, something to do,” the...
by Mr Mummer | Dec 19, 2016 | Blog
Mummers Hall of Fame broadcaster, Steve Highsmith released a new book today called “Philadelphia Mummers”. Below is the description: The Philadelphia Mummers are costumed individuals and families who celebrate by “strutting” and performing on...
by Mr Mummer | Dec 16, 2016 | String Bands
SugarHouse Casino will serve as the title sponsor for the New Year’s Day Mummers Parade for the next four parades, guaranteeing one of Philadelphia’s oldest traditions will run through 2020. SugarHouse, the 2017 sponsor, announced the three year extension...
by Mr Mummer | Dec 15, 2016 | Blog
The 2017 Mummers Parade will be televised on PHL17 in the Philadelphia area. Below is the New Year’s Day Program Schedule on PHL17. 5:30 AM – PHL17 Morning News (live pre-parade coverage) 8:00 AM – 2017 Breakfast with the Mummers 9:00 AM – 2017 Mummers Parade 8:00 PM...
by Mr Mummer | Dec 14, 2016 | String Bands
2017 String Band Order of March and Themes String Band Theme 1. Avalon Mumberjacks 2. Duffy Tune-A-Fish 3. Ferko We Stand As ONE 4. South Philadelphia Awaken the Dragon 5. Uptown Mr. Future 6. Pennsport Tiki Island Jungle Jivin’ 7. Broomall Clown Town...
by Mr Mummer | Dec 11, 2016 | Blog
The Wench Brigade Association announced on Facebook that the Wenches will be marching in the traditional direction during the 2017 Mummers Parade. As everyone knows the Wenches are going North on Broad st, but just to remind everyone that if your club is not lined up...
by Mr Mummer | Dec 7, 2016 | Blog
Quaker City playing at Merchantville’s Holiday Parade
