by Mr Mummer | Dec 18, 2015 | Blog
PHL17 will broadcast the 2016 Mummers Parade beginning with a special program on Christmas morning and complete coverage on New Year’s Day. On December 25, 2015 at 5:30 AM, PHL17 will broadcast a special edition of PHL17 Morning News entitled, “Philadelphia Mummers.”...
by Mr Mummer | Dec 15, 2015 | Blog
The Three Maries – A Philadelphia Phable is a new musical opening at the Prince Theater.The setting is a South Philadelphia Mummers’ clubhouse, where neighbors await the arrival of Queen Marie, coming to attend the city’s Sesquicentennial...
by Mr Mummer | Dec 15, 2015 | Blog
Mummers Mardi Gras will be held on February 20th, 2016 from 11AM-1PM. All 17 String Bands are scheduled to parade down Main Street in Manayunk. The daylong celebration will not only provide excitement for Manayunk but will generate exposure and raise money for one of...
by Mr Mummer | Dec 14, 2015 | Blog, String Bands
The sweet 16 is complete and 8 string band performances remain. The Elite 8 Voting is now open. Vote now below. The Full Bracket is updated and shows the total number of votes each performance received in each round. The Elite 8 Voting polls close on December 21,...
by Mr Mummer | Dec 13, 2015 | Blog
The History of the Fancy Brigades narrated by John Facenda.
by Mr Mummer | Dec 11, 2015 | Fancy Brigades
The Spartans Fancy Brigade dancing in the street at the 2015 Mummers Parade.
by Mr Mummer | Dec 10, 2015 | Blog
Daily News Columnist,Stu Bykofsky is reporting that Homeland Security is dramatically enhancing security for the 2016 Mummers Parade. Some security measures being taken are: Steel sidewalk barricades between City Hall and Washington Avenue. Every vehicle to be used in...
by Mr Mummer | Dec 9, 2015 | Blog
Philadelphia Parks and Recreation announced the groups participating in the new Philadelphia Division. The new category was established to bring cultural diversity to the parade and will feature performances from various ethnic groups that highlight their unique...
by Mr Mummer | Dec 8, 2015 | Blog
Here is Quaker City String Band playing on New Year’s Morning 2011
