The event that's held annually during the parade was canceled this year because of 30-60 mph gusts of wind on New Year's Day.

High winds destroyed props and caused injuries to club members during morning setup, said Sam Regalbuto, president of the ...

With sequins and glitter, music and pageantry, the nation’s oldest folk parade strutted through downtown Philadelphia Thursday, delighting thousands who lined Broad Street despite fierce, damaging ...

America’s longest-running folk parade is marking its 125th year, coinciding with the start of the nation’s semiquincentennial celebrations. By Nick Kariuki Cory Sharber Updated Jan. 1, 2026 3:21 pm ...

How to watch the Mummers string band competition at Lincoln Financial Field live in person, on television, or online.

He now leads the 120-member behind-the-scenes crew known as the Marshalls for the South Philly String Band, responsible for everything from set engineering and construction to parade setup. New Year's ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Colorful costumes, confetti and music filled Broad Street in Philadelphia on Wednesday as the Mummers Parade celebrated its 125th year, despite winter weather forcing changes to ...

The string band competition didn't take place on New Year's Day, due to weather concerns, but it will now occur on Jan. 31 at ...

Organizers have announced a new date for the Mummers String Band competition after dangerous wind conditions forced the event ...