We bring New Year’s wishes from the Philadelphia Mummers Parade. May your New Year be bright, festive, and wonderful.
Want to learn more about the traditions of the Mummers? The American Folklife Center staff presents a mummers performance each year during the holiday season and has provided a wonderful description of mummers in their blog.
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In 1962 my family stood in the freezing cold of Philadelphia’s parade route to see the Mummers dance by. It has remained a highlight of childhood memories, combining vivid colors and music in unforgettable style.