2nd annual String Band Parade Down Haddon Ave. takes over Haddon Township streets
Even though Saturday's event in Camden County was a much smaller-scale event than the big parade on New Year's Day, it brought just as much joy.
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Even though Saturday's event in Camden County was a much smaller-scale event than the big parade on New Year's Day, it brought just as much joy.
On Saturday, the streets of Haddon Township were filled with celebration as colorful Mummers string bands made their way through downtown. The Second Annual String Band Parade Down Haddon Avenue featured 15 bands and several activities for the whole family to enjoy.
WrestleMania 40 has come and gone, but based on early reviews from fans, it won't be forgotten anytime soon, especially after Philadelphia icons like Jason Kelce and the Mummers made appearances at the event.
The Mummers strutted in South Philadelphia on Sunday, but it wasn't their usual route down Broad Street on New Year's Day.
The Mummers Parade might only be for one day, but it takes months of preparation. Kerri Corrado has a look behind the scenes at the Philly tradition.
It's not New Year's Day in Philadelphia without the Mummers marching down Broad Street.
The Mummers strutted down Broad Street on New Year's Day in Philadelphia to ring in the New Year on Monday.
A more than 120-year-old tradition continues on New Year's Day with Philadelphia's annual Mummers Parade. Marcella Baietto reports from the Pennsylvania Convention Center, where crews are headed to compete in the 26th annual Fancy Brigade Finale after strutting down Broad Street in Center City. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/mummers-parade-2024-philadelphia-route-road-closures/
Before the Mummers start their strut down Broad Street, performers are busy getting into their costumers, donning makeup and prepping for a busy day in Center City. Wakisha Bailey caught up with the crew at the Quaker City String Band Club House just hours before the 2024 Mummers Parade stepped off. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/mummers-parade-2024-philadelphia-route-road-closures/
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Seating and fencing are set up on Broad Street, and Mummers gathered Thursday to practice and build sets.
People gathered at the Pennsylvania Convention Center Thursday to practice and prepare for the Mummers Parade, a New Year's Day tradition in Philadelphia.
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The parade starts at 9 a.m. on Sunday.
The South Philly String Band took over 15th and Market Streets by dancing in gloomy conditions all in preparation for the 2023 Mummers Parade.
Marcella Baietto reports.
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