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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.
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It's not New Year's Day in Philadelphia without the Mummers marching down Broad Street.
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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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