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Tourists Visiting Philly for the Mummers Parade

Tourists Visiting Philly for the Mummers Parade

by | Oct 26, 2015 | Blog

I receive a lot of emails around this time of year from people who are planning to come to Philadelphia to see the Mummers Parade on January 1. I am often asked to recommend hotels near the parade route.  At the bottom of this post, I put together a list of hotels...
Uptown String Band Moves to Middletown

Uptown String Band Moves to Middletown

by | Oct 22, 2015 | Blog

The Uptown String Band is renovating the Parkland Fire Co. in Middletown, after spending the last several years in Hulmeville, in preparation for New Year’s Day festivities. Click Here to see the video about Uptown’s move    ...
New Mummers Parade Division

New Mummers Parade Division

by | Sep 30, 2015 | Blog

After increased interest and questions about the lack of inclusion in the Mummers tradition, it was announced that it is expected that the San Mateo Carnavaleros will march in the 2016 Mummers parade. “A small group has been working on the logistics of this, and in a...
Top Religious Themes

Top Religious Themes

by | Sep 26, 2015 | String Bands

This is part 2 of our series on religious themes to honor Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia.  I am sure if the Pope had more time in Philly he would be doing the Mummers Strut.  If you missed part 1 check it out here.            ...
Pope Francis Loves Mummers

Pope Francis Loves Mummers

by | Sep 23, 2015 | String Bands

We know that the Pope loves Mummers.  In the spirit of Pope Francis coming to town. Here are some of the best string band religious themes.  We have a part 2 coming on Saturday.  Tell us what other themes you think would be a great addition to the list.    ...