The Mummers derive their name from the Mummers' plays performed in Philadelphia in the 18th century as part of a wide variety of working class street celebrations around Christmas.

3 days ago · For the third year, 69 WFMZ and MeTV2 are the exclusive home to watch the Mummers Parade. The parade will begin at City Hall at 9 a.m. on New Year's Day and …

Jan 1, 2026 · Mummers are Philadelphians of all ages who belong to more than 40 organized clubs that make up the parade participants. The clubs — split into five categories (Comics, …

Dec 30, 2025 · The Mummers Parade, which takes place each year in Philadelphia, was voted as the best holiday parade in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards.

Jan 1, 2026 · Powerful winds disrupted the 125th annual Mummers Parade and forced the String Band competition to be suspended for the first time in the event's history.

Dec 15, 2025 · Mummers, groups of lower-class workers, would go door-to-door asking for money and booze, like a kind of adult trick-or-treating. The tradition has evolved into neighborhood or …

Dec 18, 2025 · Everything you need to know about the 2026 Philadelphia Mummers Parade, including the route, how to watch, road closures, parking restrictions, and parade-day tips for …

Dec 16, 2025 · Everything you need to know about the Mummers Parade 2026, including the date, the start time, history, route, lineup and how to watch the Philadelphia parade.

Dec 26, 2025 · Lifelong fan of the Philadelphia Mummers. I share mummers history, news, photos and videos.

The Mummers are comprised of 40+ organized clubs, categorized into five divisions that each have their own performance specialty, and compete against each other for bragging rights, the …